FEAR
Can Manifestation be Achieved While One is Truly Scared?
What Exactly is Fear?
Fear is a common reaction to physical or emotional dangers. It has been essential throughout human (and animal) history. From ancient times until now, people had to fight daily for survival against life-or-death situations posed by nature. The feeling of fear is a constant and lasting part of our daily lives, with a persistent nature that makes its complete elimination quite unlikely. The screams of terror echo through the air, merging with the ominous wail of sirens, desperate cries into phones, and the crash of broken glass and shattered wood. Fear sounds like a raging storm—the fierce rustle of leaves in its wind, the menacing crackle of lightning, and the deafening rumble of thunder before it splits the sky with an illuminating light fork. It sounds like a blazing inferno: the agonizing groans of trees, the blood-curdling cries of animals, and the piercing shrieks of humanity.
According to Wikipedia, fear is “an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to perceiving or recognizing a danger or threat. Fear causes physiological changes that may produce behavioral reactions, such as mounting an aggressive response or fleeing the threat. Fear in human beings may occur in response to a certain stimulus occurring in the present or in anticipation or expectation of a future threat perceived as a risk to oneself.”1
We use fear as a protective force to detect potential threats before they endanger our lives. It is like an invisible barrier between us and danger, warning us to be cautious and prepared. Fear gives us the ability to recognize danger and respond accordingly. It can manifest physically through rapid heartbeats, profuse sweating, or shuddering, or it can be experienced more subtly, such as a heightened awareness of our surroundings or an increased sense of caution. Therefore, fear acts like an instinctual protection that helps humans and animals detect threats before they strike.
Irrational And Obsessive Fear
Today, fear looms over our modern society, growing and becoming more pervasive. It has shifted from being the rational emotion that individuals were able to use for survival in the past. Today, fear has gone out of control, leaving many struggling with anxiety disorders, unhappiness, and depression. Its grip on people has become very strong, with feelings of anxiousness and despair festering in its wake. It has taken on a darker form as it transforms from a defensive tool into a source of helplessness and powerlessness.
What Triggers Irrational Fears, and How Do You Deal with Them?
Has anyone ever considered the origin of irrational fears?
It is interesting to note that we are solely responsible for the creation of our irrational fears, with no one else to blame. Overcoming one’s inner demons can be a daunting task, especially when fear is so deeply ingrained. However, with determination and a willingness to face those fears head-on, it is possible to conquer them and find inner peace. Taking small steps towards confronting those fears and seeking support from loved ones can also be helpful in this journey. Remember, there is always time to start working towards a happier and healthier mindset.
Fear can make it challenging for us to accept reality.
An individual experiencing obsessive fears may feel anxious about potential situations that are yet to occur, even if there are no actual threats present. These fears can be all-consuming and challenging to manage, causing significant distress for the person. Someone with anxiety often steers clear of subjects they feel unequipped to face directly. Such individuals constantly create their fears by repeating nonexistent phrases to themselves and imprinting them onto their subconscious minds.
Fear and Mental Health
Fear can also indicate certain mental health disorders, including panic, social anxiety, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). When fear becomes persistently specific to certain threats that interfere with everyday life and hinder living an optimal life, it might be classified as a phobia.
The world around us causes us to experience anxiety. To address our fears, phobias, and anxieties created from nonexistent sources, it is first necessary to recognize our role in creating them. We are solely accountable for any fears, phobias, or worries that arise within ourselves. To address our fears, phobias, and anxieties, we must first recognize our role in creating them. We are solely accountable for any fears, phobias, or worries that arise within ourselves. To accomplish this, it is crucial to comprehend the process by which these emotions are formed. The creation of anxiety starts with a thought. Then, the thought becomes an emotion when we let it have power over us. When a feeling comes over us that results from a thought, and we choose to give it too much attention and energy, we create an emotion within ourselves.
The Impact of Stressful Incidents
Individuals might feel that their entire existence has become permeated with adverse energy following a stressful incident, leading them to experience anxiety and, eventually, depression. Stress can incredibly affect our minds; we create strange images in our heads and repeatedly repeat them. Its physical symptoms can be unpleasant and unpredictable, with anyone who has endured a debilitating panic attack being a testament to this. An overwhelming panic attack is a sudden and intense moment of fear or anxiety. Anxiety can cause various physical symptoms, including a rapid heartbeat, perspiring, shuddering, shortness of breath, and chest pain. It can also lead to emotional distress, such as feelings of impending doom or loss of control. These attacks can be unpredictable and happen without apparent triggers, making it difficult for those who experience them to manage their daily lives. Physical anxiety symptoms can occur without feeling emotionally anxious (at least consciously aware).
Studies have confirmed the scientific hypothesis that emotions such as stress, sorrow, solitude, or depression have an immediate and detrimental effect on our immune systems, leaving our bodies more susceptible to diseases like depression—whether serious depressive illness or temporary discomfort—which is becoming increasingly prevalent today in this modern and fast-paced society.
When an individual experiences fear at a profound level, achieving manifestation can pose a challenge. It is imperative to understand that manifestation is a process that requires an individual to align their thoughts, feelings, and actions with their desired outcome. It is crucial to address and overcome the underlying fear to achieve manifestation in the face of deep-rooted fear. Several ways to achieve this goal include practicing mindfulness, using positive affirmations, and visualizing success. Maintaining a solid sense of self-awareness and a positive mindset are crucial for personal development. It is vital to recognize one’s strengths and weaknesses and approach challenges positively, as this can significantly influence the outcome of manifestation efforts. By consistently practicing and confronting fear head-on, one can successfully achieve manifestation.
Loving Ourselves: Manifestation for Attaining Inner Peace
When we connect with ourselves, we actively practice self-love and self-compassion. Loving ourselves is crucial to eliminating feelings of self-pity and self-loathing. When we consistently imagine ourselves as vital, we eventually become strong. To reach our goals, we require constant reaffirmations as to our strengths. Visualization is an incredibly effective technique of manifestation that gradually leads us toward finding inner peace during stressful times.
Strategies to Manage Anxiety
There are various strategies we can employ to help manage anxiety symptoms.
1. Questioning One’s Thought Pattern
Unhelpful thoughts may take root in one’s mind and alter the severity of a situation, creating fears that limit control over a situation.
2. Focused and Deep Breathing Practices
Measured breathing exercises may help manage immediate feelings of anxiety. Trying to breathe in for four counts and out for four counts for five minutes will slow one’s heart rate and help them calm down.
3. Aromatherapy
Limited research suggests that aromatherapy may have a positive impact on anxiety in specific settings, and anecdotes from practitioners and supporters suggest numerous benefits from the practice. Natural scents like lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood are very calming.
4. Exercise
Sometimes, the best way to alleviate anxious thoughts is to engage in physical activity. Exercise can help shift the focus from the mind to the body, reducing anxiety symptoms. Low-impact exercises like walking, yoga, and tai chi may help people reduce stress levels and manage anxiety symptoms. Getting some quick exercise could boost one’s mood and calm one’s mind.
5. Grounding Techniques
Journaling and the 333 rule are grounding techniques that can alleviate anxiety. The latter involves listing three things one can see, three sounds one can hear, and three things one can touch. Writing down what is bothering someone helps get it out of their mind and can make the task less daunting.
When to Seek Professional Help
It is essential to keep in mind that each person experiences anxiety differently. Therefore, treatment should be tailored to the individual. If stress is becoming problematic or impacting their daily activities, speaking with a healthcare provider as soon as possible would be advisable.
Overcoming Fear for Manifestation
Fear can make it challenging to focus on manifesting one’s desires, yet there are ways to overcome it and bring about positive change in one’s life. Here are some tips for manifesting when feeling scared:
1. Acknowledge the Fear: Recognizing fear as an understandable emotion and acknowledging it may help reduce its grip. Acknowledging fears may help people free themselves from them more quickly.
2. Write your goals and desires clearly. Putting pen to paper helps clarify one’s intentions, providing focus and direction.
3. Visualize Success: People should spend time visualizing themselves, achieving their goals, and experiencing positive outcomes to increase confidence and reduce fear. Doing this will build up mental fortitude and reduce anxiety.
4. Breaking goals into steps: Breaking one’s goals into manageable pieces can make the journey less intimidating and help build momentum toward one’s goals.
5. Practice gratitude: Focusing on all the positive things in life and showing appreciation can help change one’s mindset from fearful to optimistic, drawing more good experiences into one’s life.
Relaxation Techniques for Anxiety
Several relaxation techniques can help alleviate anxiety.
1. Breathing Exercises: Breathing exercises can be an excellent way to relax the mind and body. Taking slow, deep breaths, inhaling through one’s nose, and exhaling through one’s mouth have been considered beneficial.
2. Visualization: Visualization is also a great relaxation technique. The person practicing visualization closes their eyes and visualizes a peaceful, relaxing place or situation. They are present for all the sights, sounds, and scents of this place or position.
3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: To perform this technique, one should slowly tense and relax every muscle group from toes to head. Starting from the toes, beginning at the feet, the person works his way upward.
4. Meditation: Meditating can help a person remain present and release anxious thoughts, as it is an excellent way to center oneself and be present in each moment. There are various types of meditation, such as mindfulness, guided meditation, and mantra meditation.
5. Gentle Physical Activities: Yoga and Tai Chi can effectively relieve stress and encourage relaxation. One should find a technique that fits them best and practice it—perhaps trying different ones until one of them proves most successful.
Focus on all the positive things in life and show appreciation. It can help change one’s mindset from fearful to optimistic, bringing more good experiences into one’s life. When we shift our attention towards the positive aspects of life and express gratitude for them, it is like a ray of sunshine penetrating the gloom. The once daunting and uncertain thoughts are replaced with a sense of hope and confidence that good things can happen. This renewed optimism paves the way for new opportunities, providing an open door to endless possibilities.
1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear
