What to do when moments of fear arise?
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"Embrace your fear fully; tremble and witness it, for in that mindful observation, you will uncover a stillness that transcends the storm."
According to Osho, when fear arises, don't resist or 'do' anything—allow it completely: tremble, feel it, and watch. In mindful witnessing, you discover a still center untouched by the storm; fear passes, serenity remains. This clarity births true fearlessness—not bravado, but knowing the mortal body-mind fears while your witnessing consciousness is deathless. Use fear itself as meditation to transcend it.
Let yourself be scared and shake, but keep watching it like a movie; it passes, and you find a quiet place inside that isn’t scared.
Why this matters practically
- Stops the struggle and reduces anxiety in the moment.
- Builds witnessing awareness that steadies you in crises.
- Turns fear into a doorway for meditation and insight.
- Builds witnessing awareness that steadies you in crises.
- Turns fear into a doorway for meditation and insight.
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