Fear is our Worst enemy

One of the most negative impulses of an individual is fear. It has been at the roots of all failures and disappointments. Fearlessness is the quality of the heart, mind and spirit which can be cultivated and practised. 

The effect of fear

Fear is the most debilitating trait of an individual's character. It makes for cowardice while fearlessness breeds courage and boldness. Fear and weakness go together. Evil is very much associated with fear. If you are full of fear, your opponent will be emboldenend and can make you down. All opposition is blown away once fearlessness is installed at its rightful plaace. Fear lowers the personality of an individual. A man with fear can never hold his head high. Fear lowers the morale and discourages the adventures. A man with fear can never acquire greatness. Such a person is no good even to his own family.

Causes of fear 

A child may inherit the tendency to fear from his parents. When it grows into an adult, the tendency persists. The environment in childhood is also one of the causes of fear. Fear becomes the part of the personality of such an individual and blocks his development and progress. Lack of self confidence is one of the most important causes of fear. Another cause of fear is the habit of over-thinking . It leads to the creation of imaginary fears , fear about things which do not exists.

How to overcome fear

Fear is a negative quality of a weak mind which should be overcome. The realization that god has gifted us with great physical, mental and spiritual powers will help in building up self confidence. According to some, do the same thing you fear to do, meet people you fear to meet, take decision you fear to make. Take risks, it develop the habit of strong determination. 

If you want to live a full life, then there is no alternative but to conqure fear.

 

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