When the "fear" rune (#62)* appears, the energies of fear, anxiety, doubt, or panic are probably influencing the situation that is the focus of your reading and inquiry.
Fears come from a variety of sources: fantasies, thoughts, past experiences, and from others around us. Fear often seems quite dark and foreboding in its energy... and for good reason. We are best served if we acknowledge that fear is present and then continue on the path of our heart's direction. There is a big difference between the survival instinct of fear which automatically may arise if a car is coming toward you. In the case of fear as an instinct, we know to try to get out of the way of an oncoming car.
Fear that is self generated is usually a thought that enters our consciousness and we remain focused on it, which of course causes it to grow until we might even become paralyzed by it. This form of fear is more of an illusion that tends to stifle life energy and channel it in unproductive and unsatisfying ways which may lead to avoidance and resistant behaviors. When we remain in the present moment and rid our egoic mind of fear, we do discover that the psychological forms of fear are not real right 'Now.' Even those who have been hurt or abused in the past in certain circumstances can allow their past experiences to inflict a paralyzing stoppage of movement and connection in their lives. The lessons from the past can provide good information to produce an intuitive caution without become a debilitating fear.
Fear is a natural part of our survival mechanism that can be taken over by our egoic mind to avoid change and growth as well. Fear may enter since we can project and fantasize an infinite number of possibilities about what we do not know. The future 'nows' are usually uncertain and unknown. We know that our bodies will stop breathing some future 'now' and this can create a fear of living if we have not fully accepted this fact. Whether or not we have experienced an expanding of consciousness that transcends the materiality of our earthly existence, we do need to at least accept the inevitable as a part of the Life cycle. I read that Woody Allen once said this about death: "I'm not afraid of death; I just don't want to be there when it happens." And of course the reality is present in our knowing as well as our fantasizing about how it might occur. Both can produce the effect of creating an exaggerated caution about living our life more fully.
Courage does not mean we have overcome the dynamics of fear; courage is action based in love that moves us forward in the presence of fear's illusions.
Again, if the "fear" rune (62) shows up in your reading, be aware of where and when fear is present, and choose to move forward according to the rhythm of Love's dynamic and ever-present power in your life.
This has been a look at fear from a mental perspective by design. If we choose to look at our fear that seems to be somewhat debilitating in the moment, it may be useful to talk with someone experienced in dealing with fears and phobias. Someone who is able to help you shift from a fear state to a state of being more neutrally present and even into a state of loving-kindness toward oneself.
Techniques such as the 'Magical Inner Theater' and 'Time-Line Therapy' can be quite beneficial in dealing with fear of varying degrees. 'Cognitive Therapy' can also provide ways to change one's self talk to more positive inner dialogues.
Some spiritual teachers have suggested that most or all of our actions are motivated either by love or fear. This makes a lot of sense to me, although it is often not that easy for us to simply switch from fear to love. Having a coach or guide can be a positive catalyst to learning these skills so we can more fully live now, in the present moment. We are always more than we thought we were.
Much Love,
John Hutchinson
john@sunhutch.com
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John provides Fusion 13 rune readings as well as coaching sessions in person and at a distance in miles. Never allow a lack of money prevent you from asking for assistance; and donation amount is accepted.
* The Fusion13 Adventure runes are a set of runes created by John Hutchinson that evolved from a set of Seminole Medicine Walk runes.
