Fear does lead to anger leads to hate leads to suffering. Think about it. Fear keeps you from letting go of prejudices. Fear keeps you from being happy. Fear keeps you from living the life you love. Fear keeps you from asking that girl out you've been wanting to date. Fear is the mindkiller.
How will you get rid of your fear?
I will not fear
Fear is the mindkiller,
Fear is the little death
That brings total Oblivion
I will permit my fear to pass
Over me and through me
And where it has gone
I will turn the inner eye
Nothing will be there
Only I will remain.
- Paul Maudib
2007-07-14 03:00:22 · 24 answers · asked by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Dad...is that you???? lol, serious, this is all the stuff I heard (and still do) growing up. so weird to hear someone else saying all this stuff, and lots of it. Very refreshing...especially on YA! I really believe you are making a huge impact on peoples lives, including mine, keep up the good work.
2007-07-14 09:19:46 · answer #1 · answered by karen s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok, please, read it in order to understand a bit more about true things and learn a bit more about the world and how they cope with fear.Sorry , if you are bored. But I am taking a risk to do so. Lithuania was the first country among the other 14 , which belonged to the Soviet Union to declare its Independence.We are proud of it. We did everything what was in our civil powers to tell the Parliament ( Seimas ) of the country to sing this Declaration of Freedom and Independence. Yes, thousands and thousands of civilian people stood day and night in cold weather demanding those in power to sign the Declaration and pronounce it to the whole world. Lithuania was alone then, the Soviet millitary powers surrounded all the most important strategical centres, as TV tower, the Parliament, main industrial centres , radio stations , but wherever they went they met peaceful crowds of people there , who were ready to die , but once and forever end that Soviet regime in our peaceful , independent country. The Soviet tanks were roaring day and night, they came as close as a metre to the crowds , but the people stood silent , armless ready for everything to defend the objects. Lithuania was absolutely alone separated from the world then, radio stations and TV reporters spoke to the world , asking for help, but none came !!!! Some commented as if it were the Soviet Union's inner problems, which will settle down. Due to the nation's demand to sing the Freedom Declaration the Parliament did it! Though you might imagine if you are interested in the world policy , that 16 years ago there were so many colaborants, so many people in the same Parliament, who did not believe it!!! But that was a demand from the bottom! There were very progressive people in power then , too. Moscow was scared of the world to start a milittary attack against Lithuania. The civilians stood day and night for a week until the Soviet tanks and soldiers backed off. We lost 10 people then, they were killed by the Soviet soldiers and one girl appeared under a tank and died. We stood our Freedom up!!! The country of 3.5 million people against the whole huge Soviet Union. Lithuania broke the ice for the other PreBaltic countries to declare their Independence. It was easier for the rest of them, much easier. Today Lithuania belongs to the NATO, Bush is a good friend of our President Valdas Adamkus , who lived and worked as an environmentalist in the States for 50 years. Lithuania is in the EU , too. But this is already a different issue. Keep going , America! Keep going towards the Justice for yourself and the world for our guys are also dying there, too. Alina
2007-07-14 03:27:02 · answer #2 · answered by Alina M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I truly believe that fear weakens a person. There are some cases when fear is healthy... Like fearing you will fall off of a cliff when walking too close to the edge, but fear didn't stop you from taking the chance.
2007-07-14 03:21:18 · answer #3 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With out fear there is no courage. A man without fear is not long on this earth. There are degrees of fear that need to be held under control. But as a whole fear is good.
2007-07-14 03:17:37 · answer #4 · answered by The true face of religion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear has it place, in alerting you to potential danger. It is only when we start to allow it to control us that we have the problem. For the Christian the opposite of fear is faith. We try to approach the challenging issues of life with faith that the outcome will always benefit us. Even in defeat or loss, there is some victory to claim.
Christianity is more than just faith in God. It teaches you to define yourself the way that God sees you, as an overcomer, as righteous, as having the spirit of power, love and a sound mind. Christianity teaches you to have more self-esteem, more faith in yourself, rather than doubting yourself.
The Bible also says my people suffer for a lack of knowledge. Some fear is fear of the unknown, so always try to learn both scholarly academics and wisdom about life. So in conclusion,take that knowledge couple it with your faith and self-esteem and move forward full steam ahead.
2007-07-14 03:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by ignoramus_the_great 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear is necessary from an evolutionary standpoint; without it, we would unwittingly endanger ourselves. Yes, fear can weaken you if you let it rule your thoughts and actions ... but fear can also make you stronger. When we consciously recognize that we fear something, it is an opportunity for greater understanding and personal growth.
2007-07-14 03:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by dru 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way of getting rid of your fear is having a possitive attitude towards life.
2007-07-14 03:09:09 · answer #7 · answered by Alexandra XVI. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear only brings you down if you allow it to. The only thing to fear is fear itself. Why worry about something you can not change and why worry about something you can change?
Cast all your worries to Him for He cares for you 1 Peter 5:7
2007-07-14 03:05:08 · answer #8 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fear can be good if you almost died from an experience and now "fear" it so to save yourself from harm
however, like anything else it can be destructive
I think Sci Fi plays upon our worst fears and can be used to dissuade us from becoming our worst fears by correcting our behaviours now so our society will not become the bizare prattle of the books we read to scare us and come back for more
2007-07-14 03:15:13 · answer #9 · answered by voice_of_reason 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fear is the unknowing or unknown.
"We have nothing to fear but fear itself"
So, no fear doesn't weaken me it makes me cautious and without it, we wouldn't be able to appreciate "what makes one feel safe".
Where there is good, lies evil.
2007-07-14 03:08:41 · answer #10 · answered by queenofsiberia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋