On the other hand, when you are awake, even a coiled piece of rope can fill you with fear because you think that the rope is a snake. Be careful how you interpret experiences and choose words judiciously to describe them in your mind.
Some fears are physical in their origin. Such fears arise from a threat perceived in our immediate physical surroundings. For example, you may be in the jungle, which has tigers. You will genuinely be afraid in such contexts. Even then, you can turn that fear into an enjoyable experience, what advertisers of adventure sports call an ‘adrenaline-pumping’ or ‘hair-raising’ experience. Such fears also have great survival value.
You can work on eliminating your fear. First, understand the nature of the object that arouses fear. For instance, if you are afraid of the future, what you really fear is the uncertainty surrounding events yet to happen. By living in the present and by proper planning, you can reduce uncertainty and fear. If you do not know how to plan, you can go to a consultant and seek their guidance. You cannot plan for all uncertainties, yet being prepared reduces your fear of uncertainties.
