Many of us deal face uncertainty on a daily basis. It’s almost a part of life. With uncertainty comes fear. From finances to relationships, there is a lot to be fearful about. Life is full of uncertainties and people are fearful of uncertainty. Ask anyone around, chances are you will find at least someone who is fearful about something.
If it’s any consolation, it’s not unnatural to feel fear. Humans have long been fearful of our environment. This is our survival instinct and fear is like an alarm that let us know when danger is near. But instead of getting rid of fear, it makes more sense to be more equipped to deal with fear. It’s always easier to respond to a situation rather than needing the situation to be the way we want it to be.
Recognise Our Inner State
The best way to deal with fear is to recognise our inner state. We can do this simply by being aware of our internal state of mind. Whenever we feel overwhelmed, we can try to stop everything and take a deep breath. Then we can ask ourselves, ‘how am I feeling right now?’ ‘Am I happy or upset?’ ‘Why am I feeling anxious?’ These are just some simple questions we can ask ourselves to check our inner state. Once we start this process, answers will appear. The initial fear then simply becomes more of a minor problem we need to solve.
Don’t Dwell On The Situation For Too Long
Perhaps another important point is that we should not be sucked into the problem. It’s like a downward spiral that doesn’t have an end. We definitely want to avoid overthinking and repeating the problem in our heads. Be aware our our inner being and try to snap out of prolonged negativity to the best of our ability. We may recognise a problem but we don’t want to dwell on it unnecessarily.
Many spiritual teachers have emphasised on the importance of being self aware. This is a simple yet powerful tool to clear our minds in the face of fear and uncertainty. We don’t need to get rid of fear completely, all we need to do is learn to live with it and be better equipped to deal with it.