Comments on: Fear Lessons from a Bear, Rattlesnake, & New Yorker

By: Dealing With Fear At the Source

Dealing With Fear At the Source — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:58:18 +0000

[...] of real impending danger is usually dictated by our own unique emotional reflex. Some will feel paralyzed by their fear, while others will take flight. But whatever the response, it tends to be [...]

By: Turning Fear into Anticipation and Excitement

Turning Fear into Anticipation and Excitement — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 17:53:41 +0000

[...] makes it possible to embrace a fearful situation and see it as exciting and exhilarating? In the case of a roller coaster, you see others doing it [...]

By: Has your Analytical Mind Taken Over Your Life?

Has your Analytical Mind Taken Over Your Life? — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:55:41 +0000

[...] about 30 seconds, but for me it seemed like I had all the time in the world. My heightened state of alertness turned those seconds into slow motion, and I was fully aware of every moment. Like I said, these [...]

By: Stop Thinking to Grow Your Intelligence

Stop Thinking to Grow Your Intelligence — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 06:05:59 +0000

[...] Just let it float around in your mind for a few seconds, then lower your head and quiet your mind. Do not start thinking about the question. Keep your mind quiet and just [...]

By: DaveUrsillo

DaveUrsillo — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:02:00 +0000

(I never finished my first paragraph, woops! Meant to say…)

…and falling victim to fear within the confines of our minds, related to our thought-processes, beliefs, and decisions we make every day.

By: DaveUrsillo

DaveUrsillo — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:00:44 +0000

I think the distinction you imply is one that should be stated more outright and often, that there is a difference between the raw, natural emotion of fear as a consequence to circumstances of our lives (like bumping into a bear in the woods!!) and

While the same emotion, truly, there is a difference. As humans we all experience fear, as we do happiness and sadness. But to choose to embrace the perception of fearlessness — as you mention — is one that unduly benefits someone as one pursues his or her lifegoals.

Good piece.

By: Stephen - Rat Race Trap

Stephen - Rat Race Trap — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 14:32:04 +0000

Hi Jonathan, I loved the snake and bear stories. Our amygdala will cause us to start moving before we are even consciously aware we have seen something. I believe you are right on with the perceptual fear stuff. Stop feeding the beast indeed!
.-= Stephen – Rat Race Trap´s last amazing blog post ..Taking a Stand For Something =-.

By: Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills

Jonathan - Advanced Life Skills — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:26:24 +0000

I completely agree Robin, we are people magnets. Whatever our dominate energy is, that energy will attract others. Fear is something that animals can smell, I am sure that we sense it on some level. I remember walking in the hills with a friend. A big mean dog came running toward us and I just kept looking him in the eyes. He ran right past me and bit the other person. Predators can sense fear. I have very few encounters with people who’s energy is predominately negative. They go around me and bite the next guy.

So glade you liked this. Thanks for being here.