“Be fearless and pure; never waver in your determination or your dedication to the spiritual life. Give freely. Be self-controlled, sincere, truthful, loving, and full of the desire to serve… Learn to be detached and to take joy in renunciation. Do not get angry or harm any living creature, but be compassionate and gentle; show good will to all. Cultivate …
Overcoming Fear, Part 2: Mental Fears
“Fearlessness is not only possible, it is the ultimate joy. When you touch nonfear, you are free. If I am ever in an airplane and the pilot announces that the plane is about to crash, I will practice mindful breathing. If you receive bad news, I hope you will do the same. But don’t wait for the critical moment to …
Overcoming Fear, Part 1: How Fear Impacts Our Health
If you’re in clear and present danger, dial 9-1-1. But, for all other types of fears—physical, mental, emotional and spiritual fears—there are ways to overcome them. They may not be easy. They might downright be difficult and complex. But, if you put in the hard work, you can overcome those fears. In this Overcoming Fears series, I am discussing these …