“I’m not afraid of anything.”
If you say this
people won’t believe you.
They will challenge your statement
and gives numerous examples
from your past
that show
how afraid
you actually are.
They insinuate
that your statement isn’t true
and only a way
to lie to yourself.
“It’s a defense mechanism.”
“It’s okay to be afraid, because fear keeps you alive.”
These people are nuts
and they will insinuate
you are crazy.
Not to be self-conscious
means,
not to care about the impression you make.
Not to be afraid
means,
you don’t care.
People won’t be able to relate to you.
It is actually, they
who are afraid of you.
When you realize this, it’s obvious
and then, it’s easier to relax.
Of course, you’re going to have awkward conversations.
Uncomfortable things will be said, like
“Nice weather, isn’t it.”
Talk with an intimidating person
and you will notice his judgements
and dismissive expressions.
Then, he will make an excuse to get away from you
which might leave you
feeling
as if your hard work
was for nothing.
He goes
to
somebody else who he knows
because he doesn’t like to be uncomfortable.
Now, take a dangerous activity
like skydiving
scuba diving
flying
or motorcycle riding
and the same person will say, “It’s not worth the risk.”
“I don’t want to put my life on the line.”
They are wet clothes
unwilling
to dry out.
If there’s something that you want to do
don’t put it off…
Otherwise, you will be wrinkled
and dead
in bed
like a pile of wet laundry.
Fear
is you
inside
a wet circle.
The sublime
is you
outside
in the warm sunlight.
Life without fears is so refreshing. And its not like you become fearless entirely. You just learn to overcome them, and not the other way around.
There are million other ways people can connect, if only people are willing to see that.
Impressive way of expression. Thumbs up!
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Living without fear… That person is unstoppable. Thanks for your thoughts Aish!
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