December 29, 2007
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Fear
Poised midway between the celebration of Christmas and that of the New Year, I’ll put a question that’s often occured to me over the past year: how much of our experience of life is determined by fear rather than joy?
Poised midway between the celebration of Christmas and that of the New Year, I’ll put a question that’s often occured to me over the past year: how much of our experience of life is determined by fear rather than joy?
Comments (18)
I’m always afraid. More afraid that happy. I suppose it would be different depending on the person though.
Thanks for the comment. Everyone does that in my country. We invite other races to celebrate together during festivals.
As to your question, I think joy wins. People actually don’t do certain things because they are afraid.
This ol’ girl chooses: joy, as well as contentment, curiosity, quiet and peace.
Nothing to be afraid of.
Fear might be too strong of a word for some to admit to, but I would imagine most people worry too much about what others might think.
I think it’s joy.
If you live your life afraid of everything, then you’re not living. You’re hiding. If you’re cautious enough to not get hurt or end up dead, then you can still have fun and try new things.
Fear. We forge ahead with trepidation, joy comes with remembrance.
Thanks so much for your well reasoned and thought out comment. I think you have a great deal right in what you say, some of your thoughts I’d never considered. Your last sentence is quite stunning.
You say: In short, Christianity as an institution has become a sort of spiritual fascism, seeing itself as a master, not a servant.
Damned straight!! You have grasped something I don’t see Christians getting hold of.
As a Christian I don’t agree with everything you say, but I cannot fault your logic, and certainly not your conclusion. Your conclusion cuts right through the BS!
Blessings,
Lonnie
hahaha, would that be in Pounds, Euros, or defunct American dollars? Or is there really that much of a difference to warrant a care? But thank you, t’weren’t for my literary genes, I’d be lost.
I’m scared to even think of the answer!
My life is shaped by fear but it is inspired by joy.
RYC: I’m so sorry I missed the second comment you left! So, er, yeah, the Lion Dance is during Chinese New Year. Personally, I don’t really like the music for the dance, if you can call that music at all. I think it’s too noisy. But it’s just Chinese: noisy means merry and jolly and boisterous.
It IS 14 when you’re legal right? I hope I’m not mistaken
“…the city that strangely mixes total vulgarity with total prudery.” ahaha I’ve never heard Toronto be so aptly described before. I’m not exactly a fan of the snow I must admit, but it sure beats cold rain. I kind of like dressing up in my winter clothes though so I guess I don’t totally mind.
And about your post, I would say many of my life decisions have been based around fear rather than what makes me happy. Fear of screwing up and ending up on the streets is sometimes what’s kept me in school, fear of being lonely has kept me being in touch with people. Fear.. and maybe a bit of guilt as well. It seems if I’m not pushing myself to the point of being massively stressed, I’m not taking all the opportunities I have. Great post.
Excellent thought to ponder….. When making a big decision I always ask myself ‘what would I do if I wasn’t afraid?’ Then I decide what to do
most of it.
So, for someoen that’s trying to get more info out about my site, what would you suggest?
ha, nor can I. and therefore, I quit.
CMMMMMMMMMMmm =]
Good question, and it tied in with my post. Glad you liked it, and I understand feeling dismal–I’m there sometimes myself. Hope you’re on top of things soon–take good care of yourself!
Myself, it’s much more joy than fear, but I don’t have an accurate measurement of by how much.