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What are you doing to yourself?

Seriously, it may seem like a stupid question, or one that is blaming you for the things you are making yourself get through and that you don’t deserve at all, but I want you to bear with me in these lines and strip my will from any of those clichés you’re thinking about and answer me this no-brainer of a question. Just tell me, what are you doing to yourself?

What are the things you’re letting yourself live, and the ones you’re not letting? What are your limits? What are the lines that when you reach, you say to yourself « That’s it. You can’t go further. You’ve never went and will never can, so why bother? »
I want you to tell me the things you continiously tell yourself that you can’t do, or that it’s forbidden for you to have no matter how much you’ll try. I want you to list the things you want to achieve, and especially the ones you’ve never had the courage to want to achieve.

You feel like you got no purpose, huh? I bet you keep thinking to yourself « Where are the goals everybody is telling themselves they will reach one day and that I don’t even have a clue about? »
I’m not here to give you answers, but I hope that the only meaningful phrase I’d say can at least give you a perspective, open your eyes a bit.

You are your only barrier.

I know it sounds a cliché, if it isn’t one already, but just think about it a minute with me, will you? Surely you’d say to yourself that it’s bullsh*t.

"Outer circumstances are the barrier, not me!"

"When other unexpected things occure, we'll see what
the barriers truly are!"

Yes, you’re right. But not really… Actually you’re not.
It is true that life gives us lemon too often, and it is true that sometimes we can surpass it, while sometimes it’s just so difficult. But those life problems didnt come to us and tell us we can’t go for something, or at least hope and dream about something so we can reach it.

The problems life gives us are then called obstacles. And those obstacles are made for you to override and with which you’re going to upgrade.

But what is the thing that keeps telling you that you can’t do something? What is the thing that builds a wall in front of your eyes that no matter how much you’ll jump, you’ll never have the ability to outdo? What is the thing that even if you, by some miracle, overtake won’t even give you the perks of leveling up?
I guess you got me well here. Yup, it is your own will. It is the door you’re keeping shut by underestimates, fear or whatever, while you’re crying because you can’t see the sun out.

« You can not find the sun in a closed room. »
                   -Ghassan Kanfani

I won’t tell you more. I know that you know that we have reached that part of the text where it’s time to tell you to go out, to have courage, to open the door, but you already know all that, and that is not my main mission here. Everything that follows is up to you, I don’t bother about you going to change your life or stepping outside your comfort zone. Life isn’t only outside of it after all. But this is what is hoped to be a spark, something to change a certain view. Maybe you already know what I’m telling you. Certainly, I am stating the obvious. But you know how we get a bit dramatic in life. You know how we tend to think that everything is going against our flow and that we are some little miserable poor ones who want to do something but the outer forces are just stronger than us.

I am truly deeply sorry to inform you that the outer forces turned out to be inner ones.

This is a friendly reminder:
You are your own enemy. You are your biggest source of energy. You are your wisest preacher. So stop searching all over the world for something deeply burried inside and have the courage to flick the dust over the master within you.

Take control.

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The Dual Nature of Fear: Protector and Parasite

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Fear: Friend or Foe?

What if fear isn’t your enemy but your greatest ally? Explore how this powerful emotion secretly shapes your life and might be the key to unlocking your true self.

 

The Quest for Self-Discovery

As individuals and members of the human race, we should devote our greatest effort to discovering who we truly are. We often arrogantly proclaim to know ourselves better than anyone else, but do we? When we hear the word “fear,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? It likely conjures images of trauma and negative experiences. This amalgamation of letters has gripped many of us, playing a significant role in our existence.

 

Fear’s Significance and History

“Fear.” This small word may seem insignificant, yet it is full of meaning and history. Most people deeply care about their lives, and this tendency exists thanks to fear, even if many tremble at the mere mention of it.

 

The Denial of Fear

As humans, we have a tendency to deny what we don’t understand. We often deny our fear. This is understandable; we are naturally drawn to heroic narratives. Everyone loves tales of bravery and fearlessness. We revel in stories of victory and triumph. So, why should we care about fear?

 

Fear as a Fundamental Human Trait

Fear is a fundamental aspect of our humanity. What kind of brave person denies their true identity, unless we are discussing cowardice? Fear is a powerful emotion; it can speak without uttering a word. While fear may make us seem weak or inferior, it can also affirm our humanity. Fear serves as both a guardian and a ruler, governing our choices and decisions. And believe me, ruling is no easy task, especially in an unstable democracy of emotions and chemicals.

 

Fear as a Survival Mechanism

When the kingdom is under attack, fear can override reason and logic to ensure survival, even if the perceived danger is illusory. Fear acts as a musician, playing the drumbeats of our lives, its music resonating with the world around us. This vibration takes hold of the souls of all living beings.

 

Fear’s Role in Time and Perception

When fear takes charge, we feel our existence connect with the universe. We sense our lives intertwining with something vast and complex. Time slows down, transforming into something else entirely, while our perception sharpens, turning our world into a battlefield.

 

Fear as the Overprotective Mother

Fear can be likened to an overprotective mother, striving to shield her children, yet her protectiveness may hinder their growth and limit their potential. This complex emotion plays dual roles, serving as both protector and sage.

 

Fear’s Parasitic Nature

This inherited facet of our evolution influences our daily behaviors and shapes our character. At times, it turns into a parasite, draining our energy and hindering our progress. Unlike typical parasites, this inner fire originates from our own being; it can stifle our movement or compel us to act impulsively.

 

Fear’s Betrayal in Communication

This force can sometimes act disloyally, betraying its creator. For example, when our fear of judgment undermines our ability to communicate clearly, it jeopardizes our goals ,whether making a good impression or articulating a point. Miscommunication often leads to misunderstandings.

 

The Overwhelming Force of Fear

Viewing the world from this perspective can be enlightening, even if we cannot prove we share the same perceptions. When fear becomes overwhelming, it can manifest as a mentally unstable individual grappling with severe trust issues. This emotion does not easily relinquish control over our destiny or our capacity for change.

 

Fear’s Relationship with Learning and Future Prediction

Fear compels us to obsess over predicting the future and learning from the past, as it intensely despises pain, especially when repeated. Fear’s aversion to pain fuels our motivation and imagination, enabling us to predict effectively and avoid obstacles. Surprisingly, fear can accelerate the learning process.

 

Fear’s Role in Human Beliefs

This complex chemical response empowers human beliefs and convictions, adding a unique spark that transforms them into dogma, shaping our behavior. Fear renders beliefs unquestionable; when we deny our beliefs, we deny our identity. All humans have standards, fortified by fear. Without fear, we are nobody. Fear is, in essence, us.

 

Modern Fears and Illusions

Our fears of change, rejection, the unknown, failure, loneliness, dissatisfaction, and unmet expectations are illusions that have become overly significant in our lives. While desire undeniably influences these fears, they have overshadowed fear’s original purpose: survival and the preservation of our existence.

 

Mental Survival in the 21st Century

We still engage in the same primitive survival game, but today’s survival is more mental than physical. In the 21st century, we battle internal dangers and threats. The technological and scientific revolution has shifted our struggles from the external world to our minds.

 

Emptiness and the Human Spirit

Homo sapiens no longer strive to coexist with the external world; our focus has shifted to mental survival. Humanity, with its problem-solving tendencies, may even create challenges just to enjoy overcoming them. While we abhor pain, we also cannot tolerate emptiness.

 

Fear and the Freedom of Choice

The human spirit is unaccustomed to emptiness and the freedom of choice. We thrive under pressure. Fear, once selected by nature for survival, has become less useful in a world dominated by peace. Our violent nature, no longer expressed physically, threatens either our destruction or our evolution.

 

The Inner Predators

If violence once protected us from external threats, today’s predators reside within us. Can we protect ourselves from ourselves and our potential actions? This is a question we must explore.

 

The Future of Fear

We try to envision virtual dangers to validate fear, but how long can this continue? Is it possible that fear will eventually be selected out by nature and become obsolete? If fear’s only remaining role is in competition, isn’t that more closely related to greed, desire, and humanity’s inherent hunger for power and occupation? Can fear survive in the modern world? That is the question.

 

Written By: Habib Riden

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