10. What is fear? How can we overcome it?

           We first need to understand what are the possibilities of fear in our mind. Let us look at some facts.  Human beings have five senses. Our eyes can see only light which ranges in between 380-740 nanometer in wavelength. Our ears can hear sounds only within the limit of 20-20KHz. Our nose cannot detect more than 1 trillion odors. Our skin cannot detect objects beyond 50mm without touching it. That means from this infinite universe, only a limited knowledge is entering our body through our senses. Hence from the above facts we can clearly say that a our ignorance is boundless when compared to our knowledge. Hence to become fearful is natural. But excessive fear is not at all good. Let us look at one example. Consider a student preparing for exams. If the student is a little feared of exams thinking that his parents will scold him on low marks, then there is a chance for him to study better. But if he study well with an intention of acquiring more knowledge, it is well and good. So in some situations, fear has positive effects upon us. But fearing more and more is not at all good.
         Now let us see what is fear. Fear is excessive imaginations. It is about something which may happen in future. Most of the time it will not happen. If we carefully look into it, we can understand that fear is about something which does not exist. We need to understand that it is worthless to fear about something which does not exist. The fact is that our mind is creating horror scenes. Nobody else is able to see. We should try preventing it from becoming the pattern of our mind since our mind has the property of repeating a pattern. Now let us try to see what we can do if we face excessive fear.

1. Surrender yourself. This means we need to think that God is our father. He is our creator. Creator means the source of intelligence that works within us which helps in the better coordination and wellbeing of our body. He has unconditional love towards us. He has super power. He is always ready to help us. He has absolute peace with him. He is ready to come even within us to save. Surrender to this great father. Tell him that you have failed. Then a great peace overflows your cells like an unstopable river.

2. Understand that your self is separate from your body, thoughts and emotions. Once there happens atleast a little seperation within you, fear will have no power on you. Please read 1st and 2nd articles for more understanding on this topic.

3. Consider a friend of yours who is facing a similar situation as that of you. What will you do to save him? Do the same to yourself.

4. Try to understand what triggers you fear in your mind and avoid those things till you reach a stable state.

5. Talk with God whatever you feel to say. You can spit at him. You can beat him. You can blame him. But still He will listen you. He will still unconditionally love you.

Let us see how jesus christ reacted in some extreme situations. When Jesus christ was travelling with his disciples on boat, due to bad weather, big waves and terrifying wind came up. Disciples became afraid of the situation and started screaming. But Jesus christ was able to keep his mind calm during this terrible situation. Even at the time of his cruxification also, we cannot find any fear on Jesus christ. He willingfully given himself for death.

Let us see some verses from Bible which says not to fear.

Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you. Do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will uphold you woth my righteous right hand.

Psalm 56: 3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.

Philippians 4: 6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

John 14:27
Peace is what I leave with you. it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.

2 Timothy 1:7
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

Here are some food items which can be included in our diet to reduce our anxiety to a certain extend.
1. Brazil nuts
2. Eggs
3. Vitamin D rich foods
4. Fatty Fish
5. Pumpkin seeds
6. Dark chocolate
7. Turmeric
8. Green tea
9. Yogurt

I agree that there are certain factors which are not under our control. But still believe that there is super consciousness who is the witness of everything in this universe. He is ready to help us in any situations. Slowly we can grow to another level of awareness. May God bless us all.