Is Understanding Fear Beneficial?
Fear. We all experience it. We might feel anxious about our loved ones, our self-esteem, growing old, or even dying. Or we might read the news, see stories of violence, tragedies on our roads or railways, details of the latest health scare. What we fear varies according to who we are as individuals, and the environment we live in. In a society driven by competition, we might be fearful of not keeping up with our peers, our neighbours, or colleagues. In a culture driven by the accumulation of material wealth, we might fear the feeling of not having 'enough', or not having as much money as others. Such fears are extremely common. The good news is that experiencing fear is not a bad thing - it means that you are alive. But being overwhelmed by fear is something different. Is Understanding Fear Beneficial? It is important to constantly ask ourselves the question 'How much is enough?' - both in relation to our material and non-material values. The world ...