The REAL Pandemic

It is the one thing that is on our minds on a daily basis. It seems to possess us and force us to do things that we’d rather not do. It distracts us, paralyzes us, and sometimes, eludes us from what really exists. It comes in so many forms, that some people live their entire lives based around it.

I'm speaking about the phenomenon of FEAR.

Whether it’s fear of clowns, fear of death, or fear of failure – it’s there, and is typically a difficult feeling to get over. Fear seems to be a trait that has been embedded in our cultures and societies from day one. It has shown itself in every tradition, every religion, and every society time and time again. We can try as hard as possible to stay away from the fear, but eventually, the fear catches up with us. Some of the best past life regression therapists in the world, such as famous author Michael Newton (Who wrote “Journey of Souls), will tell you that sometimes fear will even follow us to our next life as a kind of “spiritaul baggage” – though, typically this is due to a tragic situation that occurred in a past life.

In modern times, we see increased amounts of fear being spread throughout the public. News channels have gotten used to publicizing every negative, fearful thing that they can get their hands on. Environmentalists warn us that about the destruction of the earth and humankind due to Global Warming. Historians and Preachers continue to scare the masses with possilibity of a coming doomsday of 2012. Doctors and scientists have people scared shitless as news of the swine flu “pandemic” is so publicized that even the man living under a rock knows that the H1N1 virus exists.

So what do we do? How do we get rid of this fear? If you asked a Zen Buddhist monk, he would probably tell you this: “All fear is illusion, walk straight ahead.” To destroy the fear that exists, you must own your power, and be courageous. Become the Rocky Balboa of your mind…challenge the fear to a five round match…

Round 1: Confront it

If you want to be the best boxer, you are going to look for the best boxers to fight. Your opponent is going to be less confident when you’re the one that’s provoking the fight and not him. So do just that. Confront the fear instead of letting it confront you. Purposely go out seeking for this feeling of fear. When you find it, just let it be. Pay attention to how your body reacts and where your mind takes you.


Round 2: Accept it

In the third Rocky movie, Rocky decides to set up a match against a young, undefeated fighter. He knew that there was a great chance that he would lose – but he accepted this fact. In his mind, he had nothing to lose. Be like Rocky – what do you have to lose? Once you know that the fear is there, be ok with it. Say to yourself, “I’m ok, that there is a part of me that is feeling fearful about this particular person/place/situation.” By accepting what is, you are doing exactly the opposite of what the fear wants – you are becoming fear-less. This will significantly weaken the fear.


Round 3: Give it Gratitude

Once you have allowed yourself to accept where you are at, the fear will be in a weakened state. Give it a one-two punch by using the power of gratitude. Be grateful for the fear, stating: “Thank you fear. Thank you for protecting my spirit. Thank you for making me a stronger person. Thank you for teaching me these valuable lessons.” At this point, the fear will be feeling quite vulnerable…so keep fighting!


Round 4: Give it Love

When Muhammad Ali said: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee”, this is what he meant: Strike again using your most powerful tool – love. Give love to the fear that exists. Putting your hand in the “I love you” sign, place your hand to your heart and say: “I love you fear. You are pure love.” Just like water distinguishes fire, love distinguishes fear.


Final Round: Let it go

At this point, the fear is is on its last leg, it’s wobbling around barely able to stand– but it is still there. Don’t let it catch its breath. Finish the match. By using the power of acceptance, gratitude, and love the fear will be down for the count – KO’d. Elicit the final blow by saying, “Fear, I accept you and appreciate your protection, but I no longer need you in my life! I am love and I can’t help it, it’s my nature!” At this point, the match is over. You are the victor – you are the greatest!


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“All fear is illusion, walk straight ahead.” – Zen Buddhism


“Fear is just reaction – Just (e)motion, with-out action”

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