What do you fear?

Fear is often described as the seventh vice - after lust, anger, greed, attachment, ego, and laziness.

- MARK FLEMING

The reason is that fear is an overwhelming emotional response to situations and people that paralyses us from making powerful decisions, and reduces the quality of life. It robs us of our ability to be the best we can be. It can often be controlled on the surface, but the underlying force, which shapes our behaviour, is very difficult to control.

There is an ancient saying: “An intellect that has fear or doubt is led to destruction, and an intellect that has love and faith is led to victory.” It means that fear and doubt affect our ability to decide and discern the correct way to live. Fear means I lose out, I panic and become confused. I come under the effect of negative emotions and my self-respect diminishes; I lose happiness and peace of mind. Whereas, love and faith give strength and my thinking is one single line of congruence, leading to victory within. The scenes and people involved pass by, and I am left with an inner state of stability.