Juk-Ahm Thought
Relax!
The opposite of fear is relaxation. The ability to remain open and mindful under all circumstances no matter how uncomfortable is a sign of amazing courage. When we are not able to maintain mindfulness, we lose track of what is actually going on around us. We confuse what we think is happening with what is actually happening. When attention is absorbed in fear, we are distracted from what is actually going on. Like remaining in the still eye of a tornado, as opposed to being swept away by it. Fearlessness requires full moment to moment attention and receptivity, two qualities rooted in relaxation.
Do This: The next time you feel fear rising, stop what you are doing. Draw your attention inward. Where is the fear manifesting in your body? Tense jaw, rolling stomach, shallow breathing, where is it? When you locate it just relax that part, take a few deep breaths. Sometimes you can relax your body in order to relax your mind, instead of the other way around.