Facing fear

Have you ever looked at fear closely? Fear of loneliness, not belonging, not accomplishing enough, or disappointing others? There are many shades and degrees of fear, we know this to be true. If we are serious about our lives, we should investigate it together- is there a way to end it completely, at the root? If possible, it would be through the thorough understanding of ourselves and fear in our daily actions. To have courage diving into the deepest and most hidden aspects of ourselves, carefully navigating each shrouded corridor we wish to avoid. The pain that arises may purify or petrify- it is up to us to decide. Will we continue a life of mediocrity, pursuing pleasure and avoiding pain, or find out if we can actually end this thing we call sorrow. To step outside all conformity, security, beliefs, and ideas, just to look at ourselves clearly. When we can see this actually, not intellectually or with words, fear has no place.

-S.L