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- Fear is the Path to the Dark Side - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2009 from Alex RyanIn my life I have learned to stay in constant “absorption mode” because I have learned that you never know when or where life is going to deliver to you the next big lesson. And I have found that the most profound lessons often occur in the most unlikely places. One of the biggest ...
Views: 1933 - ***Information Conquers Fear! (Part I) - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2008 from Karyn MaierApplying Mental Photography A Lesson on the Australian King Brown Snake No Teacher Like Experience Mind To Mind – The Brain Accelerator is designed for you to learn from. In this scenario, I get to share an experience with you. This is the first part of a series of articles about Conquering ...
Views: 1298(1 vote) - Is Fear Managing Your Life? - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2008 from Arleen HannichFear can be a wonderful asset in our lives--protecting us from dangerous situations and keeping us safe. But fear can also limit our lives significantly. While it may not be conscious, fear may make us think we are unacceptable or that what we have to offer isn't valuable. Fear may make us feel ...
Views: 1241 - Pain and Suffering, Fear and Opportunity - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from S. Evette GardnerWHERE DOES FEAR COME FROM? All forms of fear arise out of an expectation of pain and suffering; which is a concise way of saying that fear comes from our feeling overwhelmingly intimidated by the prospect of being hurt or distressingly unsettled by the possible disruption that a change in our ...
Views: 1163 - Nothing To Fear, But Fear Itself? - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2008 from Steve RobertsThere is an old saying that there are only two emotions in the universe: Love and Fear. All the other emotions are really a form of one of these two. If this is the case, then whatever we do, we are either Loving or Fearing. Which is more familiar to you? We have ample enough reasons to be ...
Views: 734 - ***How To Beat Bad News. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneMoney Trouble, Stress, Fear, Can All Be Traced to a Habit You Have. End this Habit and For You There Will be Plenty of Money, Peace of Mind and a Bright Future Want money? Want to get rid of your stress? Want to get free of all this negative news going on in the world today? What are you ...
Views: 2465 - Standing Firm In the Storm - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2008 from Kym KennedyThe media, our politicians and our financial system have nothing good to say to us of late. If we were to listen to them and take it to heart, the sky is surely falling. I am not going to repeat the things they have been saying to keep us in fear. You all have heard enough of it to last a ...
Views: 976 - ***Get Rid Of Stress And Fear Caused By Negative News and Find Out You Don't Have To Buy Into It. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneDo you have stress and fear because of all the doom and gloom news all over the television, the newspapers and everybody’s conversation? Do you know how to get out of the financial tailspin everybody is talking about? Let me give you some information. Your money is safe if you get the ...
Views: 2047 - ***How To Avoid The Recession By Erasing Your Fear - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneHow to avoid the recession. Ask yourself, is all this really true? Who says so? Is there really such a thing as a recession and do you have to buy into it? Are you scared? Are you fearful? Are you nervous? Do you wonder what is going to happen to you? Read on and I’ll show you what ...
Views: 1936 - ***How To Quiet Your Mind And Be Happy. - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneHappiness comes from a quiet mind. I wonder how many are still with me after reading that. Many will bail out. The world isn’t interested in a quiet mind. The world is interested in a noisy, agitated, worked-up mind. Is it any surprise most people in the world aren’t happy? Is it ...
Views: 4515(1 vote) - H.O.W.? - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2008 from Keith BrayMan, I enjoy Thursdays. Sometimes the simple gems I hear or am reminded of resonate so strongly in me. The acronym “HOW” falls into this category. The world is filled with insanity, and most of the time insanity as a part of life (my definition-repeated behavior expecting a different ...
Views: 811 - From Panic To Purpose: A Personal Triumph In Overcoming Panic Disorder - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2008 from Angela BrittainWhen I began having panic attacks back in 1988, I never dreamed I would be traveling all over and ministering to people about anxiety and fear. But literally, what the enemy meant for evil, God worked for good. I can remember feeling so afraid to even go out of the house to get groceries or go ...
Views: 1523 - The Film that Encourages you to live your dreams - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Verónica de AndrésFULL CONFIDENCE Overcoming fear with the Power of Love After two years of production, Confidence Time Productions has finally released the movie that addresses the biggest obstacle that people have to develop their full potential and reach their dreams: fear. The great news is that it is now ...
Views: 1243 - Running Through the Fire - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 from Emily EldredgeRecently, my mother shared with me an astounding tidbit she saw on National Geographic. "Would you believe," she said, "that the animals in Africa mostly likely to survive a fire are not the ones who run from it - they're the ones who run through it? Those who run away get tired, collapse, and ...
Views: 1174 - Does fear live in the future? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandTypically fear is something that we think MIGHT happen rather than what is happening now, in the present. So, for all accounts, fear is a future thing, usually a projection into the future of what could happen. The majority of what we fear usually does not materialize. Its in the allowing the ...
Views: 2292 - Fear can be crippling in an emergency - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue HeldenbrandThe catastrophic weather conditions are our nation has been experiencing have caused a tremendous amount of fear because of the imminent dangers involved. Many people have been disrupted from their home and families, losing their connections. Fear can cause you to become paralyzed and ...
Views: 2076(2 votes) - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2008 from Jeffrey ScottFear is something each one of us experiences, no matter how rich and powerful we are. A lot of us experience it daily. A lucky few of us rarely experience it. Fear prevents us from performing certain activities like speaking in public. Fear can cripple us into a corner. Have you experienced fear ...
Views: 981 - Damn The Devil - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Jason BrownIf you are dealing with anxiety you’re not alone, I’ve had nagging feelings of insecurity for as long as I can remember. On more times than I care to admit I doomed myself to failure because of negative thinking. As painful as these experiences have been to my psyche, it has made me the person ...
Views: 1282(1 vote) - “Playing It Safe” Is Over-Rated - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Debra BetterlyHave you ever been so sure about something, like a relationship or a job direction, when someone says something to make you question it? When we are following our own truth, no matter what, and are moving in the direction of our dreams, it feels pretty darn good!! But, when someone we love ...
Views: 1166 - Breaking Through Uncertainty, Welcoming Adversity - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Jim McCormickWe all question our ability at times. Uncertainty plagues us. It is even more intense if the ability we are questioning relates to something we have never tried or not succeeded at in the past. Setbacks are common, but we rarely welcome them. We are inclined to respond negatively to ...
Views: 3060(2 votes) - Flight Or Flight - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2008 from Bill KingFear was controlling my life. I had always had a standard response to fears: avoidance. Choices I had made kept me from having to face them, but they had also kept me from realizing my dreams. I had been claustrophobic for as far back as I could remember, and then I developed a fear of flying. ...
Views: 1584 - Overcoming Fear In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2008 from Lynn JacobsDo your fears intimidate or immobilize you? Are your fears keeping you from making an important decision? Have your fears caused you to be overly concerned with the “what ifs” of life? If any of the questions above ring true for you, the next question is: How long will you allow your fears to ...
Views: 1671 - Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2013 from Edwin SpinaProbably the most debilitating emotion that humans must confront is that of fear. Fear confuses. Fear paralyzes. Fear prevents you from thinking clearly, accessing your spiritual gifts and being who you truly are. Fear is the anticipation of future pain. It's been said that 90% of humans are ...
Views: 1338(1 vote) - Confused by Fear - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2008 from FSB AuthorsWhy do we always worry about the wrong things? Confused by Fear It would be a lot easier to enjoy your day if there weren't so many things trying to kill you before sundown. The problems start before you're even fully awake. There's the fall out of bed that kills six hundred Americans each ...
Views: 858 - Step Away from the Panic Button: Conquering Fear - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from Mark Holland“All of us are born with a set of instinctive fears- of falling, of the dark, of lobsters, of falling on lobsters in the dark or speaking before the Rotary Club, and of the words “Some Assembly Required.” - Dave Barry Where all else fails to stop us from achieving what we want from life, fear ...
Views: 1526 - You Can't Escape It! - by Submitted on May 29, 2008 from Don PriceStuck With The Counter Part of Positive Emotions? Rather than trying to develop a thick emotional skin toward beating off fear; a more effective (and emotionally healthy) approach is to seek an understanding why positive emotions are eaten into by fear. Our imaginations often and easily ...
Views: 1481(1 vote) - American Idol: How to Improve Your Chances of being the Next Winner on American Idol by Overcoming Your Fears - by Submitted on May 21, 2008 from Pete KoernerThis year’s competition may be over; but there will be another American Idol next year. And, there will be hundreds of thousands of would-be superstars entertaining ideas about being “The One.” But, to anyone who’s ever watched that show, it’s obvious that most ...
Views: 1216(1 vote) - Don't Be Scared To Stop Binge Eating Disorder - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleySo many people have expressed to me that they are scared to stop binge eating disorder. It's not that they don't want to live a binge-free life; instead, they just aren't sure how their life will be without binge eating. It’s true: To let go of binge eating is a very scary thought. It’s ...
Views: 2457 - Facing Fear Of Death - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2019 from Karen ScheelApprehension filled the air as nine of us stood by the river’s edge. Under normal conditions this river was fast and choked with boulders, plunging downhill at an average gradient of 110 feet per mile and was known for being complex and physically demanding. Our adrenaline was in full flow, ...
Views: 1348 - Using Fear - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2008 from Deborah HillYou’d think that after skiing for over 46 years I’d stop being afraid when I hit a rough spot. But no, skiing in Utah I noticed the old feeling loomed over me like a dense cloud when I hit some difficult terrain. Why I’d put up with this feeling for so long I can’t ...
Views: 1004 - Definition: Fear of Anxiety - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerHave you ever watched a movie where one of the characters had a trauma after some incident within the film? This is quite a scene that we commonly see in movies. But really, this fear or phobia is everywhere. Studies shows that roughly forty million Americans are affected by this fear called ...
Views: 1211 - Definition: Overcoming Failure - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerEveryone hates to fail but what most people don’t realize is that failing is part of success. Anyone who has ever succeeded has failed many times. So, how do you overcome failure? Here are 5 keys to overcoming failure. 1. Learn from your mistakes and failures. How did you learn to ride a ...
Views: 3245 - Definition: Phobias - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerA phobia (from Greek: φόβος, phobos, "fear"), is an irrational, intense, persistent fear of certain situations, activities, things, or persons. The main symptom of this disorder is the excessive, unreasonable desire to avoid the feared subject. When the ...
Views: 1133 - Definition: Freedom from Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerWhen you look at successful, confident people, they may look like in full control of their lives, with freedom from fear. In truth, though, fear attacks everyone, even the most confident, successful person. There is no absolute freedom from fear, but there is freedom from paralyzing fear. This ...
Views: 6691 - Definition: How to Overcome Fear - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerIs fear robbing you? The solution is to change your perception. Fear is only a product of our minds and to overcome your obstacles and insecurities, you must change the way you perceive things, and the way you relate to them. It is rarely a reflection of your current reality, and it is usually ...
Views: 1970 - Book Review: The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook, by Edmund J. Bourne, is a valuable ...
Views: 2868 - Book Review: The Logic of Failure: Recognizing and Avoiding Error in Complex Situations - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Logic of Failure: Recognizing and Avoiding Error in Complex ...
Views: 3457 - Book Review: The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from Phobias, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. The Tapping Cure: A Revolutionary System for Rapid Relief from ...
Views: 1920 - Book Review: From Panic to Power: Proven Techniques to Calm Your Anxieties, Conquer Your Fears, and Put You in Control of Your L - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. From Panic to Power: Proven Techniques to Calm Your Anxieties, Conquer ...
Views: 3835 - Book Review: Coping with Anxiety: 10 Simple Ways to Relieve Anxiety, Fear & Worry - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2008 from Shelly WalkerThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of Overcoming Fear. Fear is a feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. Larry Crane is the Official Guide to Overcoming Fear. Coping with Anxiety: 10 Simple Ways to Relieve Anxiety, Fear & ...
Views: 1221 - Being Centered And Powerful In Chaotic Times - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2008 from Eileen Lichtenstein“The times they are a changing..” , again. I recently attended a networking breakfast with Steve Levy, New York Suffolk County Executive, headlining and Jean Kelly, Executive Director of the Interfaith Nutrition Network, receiving honors. Mr. Levy spoke of the necessity of “non-partisan ...
Views: 2236(1 vote) - Tinkering To Get The Fraud Out - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2008 from Gayle Gregory"The most striking contradiction of our civilization is the fundamental reverence for truth which we profess and the thorough-going disregard for it which we practice.” Vilhjalmur Stefansson (Canadian Artic Explorer) Recently, I watched an interview with Brian Dennehy. As he talked ...
Views: 1387 - The Key To Overcoming Fear - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2008 from Nickolove LovemoreAt a time when many people are focusing on love I've decided to write about its opposite. No, not hate but fear for when we are out of love we live in fear and as George Addair said, "Everything you've ever wanted is on the other side of fear." This means that in order to achieve what you ...
Views: 4581 - ***Being Happy Is A Decision: 11 Ways to Change Your Life NOW! - by Almost everyone has heard the hit single 'Don't Worry, Be Happy' by Bobby McFerrin. The song has a very catchy way of conveying its message of being happy to everyone. Bobby Mcferrin's simple message surely made a lot of people focus on happiness by simply telling them not to worry or fear, and ...
Views: 6436(4 votes) - ***Fear And Indecision: The Joy Killers - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Larry CraneLife is like a road. There are long and short roads; smooth and rocky roads; crooked and straight paths. In our life many roads would come our way as we journey through life. There are roads that lead to a life of single blessedness, marriage, and religious vocation. There are also roads that ...
Views: 6429(2 votes) - Thank God For Fear - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Ian BanyardThank God for Fear. Without it I might have explored my spirituality at an early age, I might have asked questions like who am I? Where do I come from? Where am I going? and What is my purpose? And of course, if I had, the devil would have taken my soul. Thank God for Fear. Thank Parents for ...
Views: 1775 - Let Go And Let Your Miracle Happen! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2008 from Mariana CooperWhen you have been asking for something and doing all that you feel you can do to bring it to fruition, there comes a time when “Letting Go” is the next and final action to take. We hear these words all of the time. But is letting go giving up? The answer is no and yes. One thing that you ...
Views: 973 - The Transformational Power of A Three Letter Word - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Kim LoftisIn early December of 2006, I was reading the newsletter of one of my colleagues. In it, she was discussing a new program she had put together which included interviews with many well-known spiritual and personal growth mentors. As I read about those who would be interviewed, I found myself ...
Views: 1070 - Overcoming Fear: Six Steps To Fearless Living - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2009 from Becky WatersThe American Heritage dictionary defines fear as a "feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger." Fear puts the body in "fight or flight" state, ready to respond to a physical threat to our survival. Most of our fears, however, are not based on ...
Views: 5149 - How To Deal With The "What Ifs." - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2008 from Jimmy RoosWhat is the thought that most often pops up in your head as soon as you come up with an exciting new idea? If you thought, "what if" then you are absolutely right. It usually goes like this: "what if this goes wrong or it doesn't work." Or "what if there is no market for this or what if nobody ...
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