That Which You Fear Makes You Stronger

Have you ever thought why people become stronger? Mentally and Physically. There is a desire to become physically strong when the time arises that one must defend yourself. The fear that physical harm will overwhelm you is an invisible coach to improve. If you are studying for a test, you are exercising your brain to consume knowledge...for fear you may fail an upcoming test.

Fear does not mean you cower in a corner and hide under a blanket until you may think it might be safe to look again. It is a natural stimulant that alerts your brain to become aware.

"Fear must come in order to develop courage. Courage cannot exist and cannot be experienced or expressed without the presence of fear. Fear is often brought into the equation in order to help us tap into, develop and embrace our courage. Fear is just one example. Think of all our other emotions, both positive and negative. What about guilt, anger, excitement or joy." ~Deborah Battersby The Positive Power of Fear.

Fear also brings you closer to your loved ones. There's nothing like a horrific film that makes you want to grab a hold of someone close to you and pull them close. The intensity of fear is lessened knowing you acknowledge the people around you, or a pet, that you cherish.

The fear for yourself is weaker when you find the courage within you to find concern for those around you. We all have bravery in us, and fear brings that out better than anything else.

Not to mention the funny faces we make...

The Amygdala assesses whether a situation is dangerous, then fires signals to other parts of the brain. This triggers the release of hormones, including cortisol, which causes reactions like sweating and a tensing of the muscles.

The brain is a powerful tool. The brain can take in more and more information as we age, and our ability to learn and expand from said knowledge puts us in a position to say proudly that we are no idiots. Whether or not we choose to use this knowledge, and that is the tilt in the scale.

Fear keeps us alive. If I was to be offered money, to be set financially for the rest of my life in exchange I would allow scientists to experiment on me with unknown chemicals...I'll take the life is financial hardship, thank you. The fear over weighs stupidity, even if you choose to make a bad decision your body has already told you it's a bad idea. Horror movies are created for entertainment purposes, to make you wonder and imagine how it would feel to witness terror...which causes reactions to bubble from within you.

It's exciting, it's breath-taking...it's a roller coaster ride.