The more I read here the more I see the words "fear" and "afraid." The more I have learned about that emotion and how it manifests the more I see it everywhere. I see it clearly in my own actions and lack thereof. I see it as the cause of anger and depression. Why as a society do we operate with so much fear? We have so little faith in ourselves and a higher power. We feel hopeless and powerless which leads to all kinds of dysfunction and hurtful actions against others. How could I have not seen this before and where did I learn this? I suspect this was modeled for me.
Out of fear I learned not to ask for too much or I might lose more than I already have (current situation!). Feeling alone in the world is scary. Out of fear I have settled for less than satisfying relationships. Out of fear I kept my H's gambling a secret. (God forbid the whole town should find out.) Out of fear I kept from getting counseling - afraid I would look unstable if my H found out and he would use it against me. How many things have I feared in my life? What could I be without so much fear???
I have learned a lot about EFT (tapping) lately and have been using it daily. It works, BTW. I really understand why the slogan that's associated with it is Share it and change the world. I get it!
