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How To Walk The Fearless Path (Video)

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Written by: Marie T. Russell, InnerSelf.com

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Sometimes it seems as if we are trapped in this maze of fears. But we are not trapped. There are ways out of the maze once we learn the ropes.

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Why We Enjoy Horror Films

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Written by: Arielle Hogan, UCLA

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The word “horror” is derived from the Latin verb horrere, which means “to shudder.” Evil is an integral part of any horror film. This evil is channeled through “a human, creature, or supernatural force”

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Are You Ready to Take Off Your Mask?

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Written by: Alan Cohen

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Sadly, the Covid pandemic has been a rough ride for lots of people. At some point, the ride will be over, and we will be on to the next phase, hopefully gleaning lessons from the experience that will make the next phase better.

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Are You Ready to Take off Your Mask? (Video)

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Written by: Alan Cohen

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Sadly, the Covid pandemic has been a rough ride for lots of people. At some point, the ride will be over, and we will be on to the next phase, hopefully gleaning lessons from the experience that will make the next phase better.

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How to Handle Fear and Move Through It Fearlessly

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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Fear feels crappy. There is no way around that. But most of us don't respond to our fear in a logical way. Anytime we bump up against long-held beliefs that no longer serve us and need to be released, which is what is being accelerated individually and collectively during this time...

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Allow The Fear, Transform It, Move Through It, and Understand It (Video)

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Written by: Lawrence Doochin

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Fear feels crappy. There is no way around that. But most of us don't respond to our fear in a logical way. Anytime we bump up against long-held beliefs that no longer serve us and need to be released, which is what is being accelerated individually and collectively during this time...

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The Gift of Uncertainty: Making Friends with Maybe

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Being addicted to cer­tainty creates fear and limits what is possible in our lives. If I didn't know what would happen next in my life, I projected things would be bad and not work out.

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The Gift of Uncertainty: Making Friends with Maybe (Video)

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Written by: Allison Carmen

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Being addicted to cer­tainty creates fear and limits what is possible in our lives. If I didn't know what would happen next in my life, I projected things would be bad and not work out.

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The Power of Powerlessness: Riding the Rapids of Life (Video)

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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What really works is for me to accept my powerlessness, my helplessness, that I really have very little control in this situation. I pray for Spirit to guide me safely through...

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The Power of Powerlessness: Riding the Rapids of Life

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Written by: Barry Vissell

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What really works is for me to accept my powerlessness, my helplessness, that I really have very little control in this situation. I pray for Spirit to guide me safely through...

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How To Develop Courage and Move Out of Your Comfort Zone

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Courage is not about being fearless in the face of a scary situation. It is the willingness to move forward or take action— despite your fear.

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How To Develop Courage and Move Out of Your Comfort Zone (Video)

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Written by: Peter Ruppert

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Courage is not about being fearless in the face of a scary situation. It is the willingness to move forward or take action— despite your fear.

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The Overload Syndrome: How To Deal with It and Learn to Say No

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Written by: Nanette & Dr. Jerome Marmorstein

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This temporary anxiety and depression state results from becoming overburdened with too many work, household, volunteer, or social obligations, and subsides promptly after reducing the excessive responsibilities. It can best be likened to overloading an electrical outlet and blowing a fuse. This situation is becoming...

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Your brain biology may explain doomscrolling

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Written by: Tamara Bhandari-Washington University

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The biology of our brains may play a role in “doomscrolling,” according to new research. The term “doomscrolling” describes the act of endlessly scrolling through bad news on social media and reading every worrisome tidbit that pops up...

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Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles

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Written by: Amy Baxter, Clinical Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Augusta University

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If you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive images of needles in the media.

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Do gut bacteria shape how babies feel fear?

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Written by: Michigan State

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Why do some babies react to perceived danger more than others? According to new research, part of the answer may be found in a surprising place: an infant’s gut bacteria. 

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Seeking Freedom From or Freedom To?

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Written by: Marie T. Russell

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Freedom is such a powerful word, yet do we really know what it means? For years freedom was tied to the experience of slavery... having the right to not be 'owned' by someone. Then as the women's movement got into swing, freedom also included the right of women to make their own choices. Then we had gay rights, which further promoted the freedom to be yourself.

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What Michelangelo Taught Me: Freedom from Fear and Anxiety

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Written by: by Wendy Tamis Robbins

What Michelangelo Taught Me About Finding Freedom from Fear and Anxiety

Two weeks after separating from my first husband, I booked a bus tour through Italy, my first trip alone. Just two years prior, my anxiety, obsessive compulsive and panic attack disorders had become so intense and all-consuming they rendered me agoraphobic. 

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What Michelangelo Taught Me: Freedom from Fear and Anxiety (Video)

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Written by: by Wendy Tamis Robbins

What Michelangelo Taught Me About Finding Freedom from Fear and Anxiety (Video)

Two weeks after separating from my first husband, I booked a bus tour through Italy, my first trip alone. Just two years prior, my anxiety, obsessive compulsive and panic attack disorders had become so intense and all-consuming they rendered me agoraphobic. 

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Stressful Things and How To Deal with Them

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Written by: Jude Bijou

Stressful Things and How To Deal with Them

This month I'm going to discuss three topics that have at their roots our unexpressed fear: stress, taxes, and sleep, or lack thereof!

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Stressful Things and How To Deal with Them (Video)

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Written by: Jude Bijou

Stressful Things and How To Deal with Them (Video)

This month I'm going to discuss three topics that have at their roots our unexpressed fear: stress, taxes, and sleep, or lack thereof!

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