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FrankenKitty,
Being realistic is merely wise.
Stay safe...
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 16, 2006 at 11:30 PM
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I have scary nightmares about home invasions.
It may seem irrational to most people, but because of a certain situation, it is a very real possibilty for me. Fear isn't what I'd call it though, more like a realistic preperation for battling evil. Well, take care and interesting blog
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on May 13, 2006 at 3:52 PM
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Julia.,
I really think Azur's point of view is right. Fear, used properly, is an unsurpassed tool, and likely we're given fear as a survival technique.
Used that way and not allowed to rule us irrationally, fear accomplishes the purposes for which it was given.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 12, 2006 at 8:28 AM
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Fear is the strongest motivator for mankind...
stronger even than love. I never thought of it as good, except just now reading Azur's comment. I realized that it can be in certain circumstances.
posted by
Julia.
on May 11, 2006 at 11:49 PM
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Azur,
I agree.
That kind of fear is associated with motivation and responsibility, which goes hand in hand with commitment.
I also think it's a healthy kind of fear, and it's the way fear was meant to be used.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 11, 2006 at 8:14 PM
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I think fear is OK if channeled properly
I was staying with a friend last year who was burning the midnight oil because he had a big project on. I asked him how he could keep going so late even though he had worked all day?
His answer was "fear".
I am the same when I have a deadline. I fear that I won't make the deadline which gives me the adrenalin to meet the deadline. This kind of fear is OK on an occasional basis.
posted by
Azur
on May 11, 2006 at 10:14 AM
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8-ball,
It really is hard to not worry. If you can even start worrying less, you're heading in the right direction.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 11, 2006 at 9:54 AM
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Whacky,
You're right. Usually we do blow things up more than necessary, and they don't turn out that bad.
God bless.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 11, 2006 at 9:53 AM
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shellyb.,
It is hard to be around a chronic worrier. They get on your nerves. My Mom's a bit like that, too
, and much as I love her, it makes me want to walk away.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 11, 2006 at 9:51 AM
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"A little" are your keys words, BlackCat
A small amount of fear leads us to be cautious, and if we're cautious, we'll use common sense.
posted by
songbirdshafer
on May 11, 2006 at 9:49 AM
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Good Post
I worry non-stop that's just me.
posted by
8-ball
on May 10, 2006 at 7:45 PM
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Most things aen't as bad as you think they will be.
May the light shine on you!
and the smile too!
posted by
Whacky
on May 10, 2006 at 7:32 PM
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Songbird
Good post. My mom worried alot when I was growing up, she still does. It's not much fun being around her when she starts to worry, over the little things. 
posted by
shelly_b
on May 10, 2006 at 6:34 PM
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very good message. I find that a little bit of fear is essential in
some situations. Perhaps we should call it caution...? Good post.
posted by
-blackcat
on May 10, 2006 at 6:24 PM
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