Types of Fear and winning it--An excerpt from 'Learn to Live'

Fear is a natural inborn trait of all, it is an instinct. There are several causes of fear

- The threat to our existence or to our liberty or thoughts about such a threat sows the seeds of fear in our mind.
- The lack of confidence in our ability to face the problems of life also instills fear in us.
- Inferiority complex naturally leads to fear.

Once a person faces a danger and successfully comes out of it, he develops a sense of courage and self confidence. A healthy sense of fear makes us justly cautious. But exaggerated, imaginary and negative fear is certainly harmful. The sense of danger should inspire us to find methods of crossing the obstacle of danger. In this sense fear should be taken as a challenge. It is an opportunity to awaken our inner strength.

Origin of Fear
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Where does fear take its origin? It is the contemplation of danger ahead and the associated harm,which have their impact on the subconscious mind. When the intensity of fear increases and the picture of the danger emerges more clearly, the mind sets to translate fear into reality.