-- *Mar** Fear* *Chronic fear is belief in failure. Most of us do not live in the present. We spend time introspecting. When we experience failure, it gnaws, we live retrospectively continuing the failure. We disable ourselves from living in the present.*
*The internal communication system between and among the cells is the hormonal system. A hormone is simply the instruction from the brain to the cell to act in a particular way. When the brain cannot free itself from the memory of past failures, it automatically tells the cells that there is failure looming large and fear takes over. The fear ultimately becomes automatic reflex and it gets embedded as the repression. In repression, you cannot know why you are fearing or acting in a cowardly manner, because the repressed cause hides in the subconscious, and plays mischief without being caught. But it devastates your very capacity to live in the present. The negativism in the hormonal communication system becomes auto- matic.You develop the fear response as an automatic reflex--- the flight or avoidance or procrastination or chronic postponement response. It is the chronic inability of self control.* *It is a situation where your body does not obey your command. When someone beats you, you want to beat back, but to your horror and shame you find that you are shivering and running away. And you do not know why you are acting like the coward, though you donβt want to be a coward. The hormones no longer wait for fresh orders, they have standing instructions.* *If you want to remove the fear, it will be good, if you can actually catch the culprit hiding within you as a repressed criminal. By going to a good Psycho analyst you may be able to bring out the repressed or hiding cause and deliberately not allow it to do the mischief. You tell very vehemently your hormonal system to stop sending the fear generating hormones. You have to watch yourself and deliberately suppress the mischief of the hitherto unconscious memory.* *Then you have to practise self control through yoga. Here yoga means not only the health giving and other asanas but also repeatedly telling yourself some success mantra devised by you.* *That mantra must trigger the helping hormone or the positive hormones. Then you have to practise living in the present only. When you live in the present, you face problems instead of using the usual avoidance tricks like postponement or depressed surrender. You can live in the present and face the problems only when you believe in yourself and approve yourself. Do good things that get you certificate from yourself. Also give good certificates automatically where you find really good deeds, an appreciation is always appreciated and it helps your own positive hormonal system.* *You have to stop living retrospectively if you are suffering from failures. Experience and analysis never happen at the same time. All analysis is post mortem.* *If you ask me whether there is God, I automatically tell that there is God. Who is that God? In your case it is yourself. Make it a point to adore and show your bhakthi to your personal Godβyourself. If you pray to him/her show your devotion and absolute belief, He/She will give whatever you want. So my dear God, start.* *Actually you do not experience any fear when the thing you fear is happening. Only you start fearing after remembering the event. Then you start dreading. Concentrate only on the objective or if possible on a mission you select, there are always barking dogs, and dogs bite only when you show fear, no dog attacks when it finds that you are courageous. Courage building is a lifelong affair; you have to continuously practice it, till it gets part of your internal hormonal communication.* *COURAGE IS NOT UNTHINKINGLY AND BRUTALLY BEATING SOMEONE.IT <http://SOMEONE.IT> IS THE OUTCOME OF THE CHRONIC ABSENCE OF SELF CONTROL....ACTUALLY CHRONIC FEAR, A BULLY CAN BE TAMED VERY EASILY.* *The best method of building courage, self confidence, and self esteem..., is to take up a mission that gives real help and happiness to many. Every small bit of success gives you an enormous dividend of self esteem. A Gautama Buddha or Ramana Maharshi never shouted or ranted or smirked happily at others problems. They tried to help. They understood sincere missions. But Hitlers always rave and rant and Hitler never had the courage to personally visit an extermination camp and ultimately committed suicide, because he was so definite that he could not answer, so much of embedded fear and self contempt in reality.* *YM Sarma* *Chat gpt* Thank you for sharing this deeply introspective and powerful piece. It's a rich and thought-provoking reflection on *fear*, *self-control*, *hormonal communication*, and the *path to courage* and *self-actualization*. Here's a breakdown and response to some of the key ideas presented, in case you're looking to explore, analyze, or refine it further: ------------------------------ *π Key Themes Identified:* 1. *Chronic Fear as Embedded Failure* The essay begins by establishing fear not just as a momentary emotion, but as a *habitual mindset* β formed through *retrospective living* and *internalized past failures*. This aligns with psychological models of *conditioned responses* and *learned helplessness*. 2. *Biological Basis β Hormonal Instructions* The idea that the brain instructs the cells via hormones is quite insightful. When fear becomes habitual, *stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline* can be on constant release β which does affect behavior, emotional regulation, and perception of control. 3. *Repression and the Unconscious* The mention of *repression* brings in a Freudian psychological lens. The idea that unresolved fear hides in the subconscious and continues to influence behavior without conscious awareness is a valid point and the *psychoanalytic approach* you mention is appropriate for uncovering such hidden causes. 4. *Self-Control and Courage* The essay argues that chronic fear is the *absence of self-control*, and courage is not aggression, but *the regulated presence of clarity and action in the present*. This is a mature and balanced understanding of courage β not as brute force, but as *conscious mastery over instinctive reaction*. 5. *Role of Mission and Meaning* The suggestion to adopt a *mission larger than oneself* as a path to courage and self-worth is powerful. Viktor Frankl's logotherapy also advocates for finding *meaning as a way to overcome suffering and despair*. 6. *Self-Adoration and Internal Divinity* The passage moves into a poetic-philosophical conclusion: *"Who is that God? In your case it is yourself."* This aligns with Eastern philosophical traditions β particularly *Advaita Vedanta* and some interpretations of *yoga philosophy* β where the *Self is divine* and the source of both fear and liberation. ------------------------------ *β Strengths of the Passage:* - *Deep psychological insight* into fear and its unconscious roots. - *Actionable suggestions* β psychoanalysis, yoga, mantra, mission-based living. - *Holistic approach* combining biology, psychology, and spirituality. - Uses *simple, accessible language* to explain complex ideas. - The contrast between *Hitler* and *Buddha/Maharshi* is illustrative and brings out the core point: *real courage is peaceful, quiet, and constructive*. ------------------------------ *π‘ Possible Areas to Refine (if editing or rewriting):* 1. *Structure & Flow* The passage could benefit from *sectioning or paragraphing* to enhance readability. The ideas are strong but densely packed. 2. *Terminology Clarification* Terms like "positive hormones" or "helping hormones" are metaphorical. It may help to either clarify or use more standard terms like *endorphins, dopamine, serotonin*, etc. 3. *Tone Consistency* The tone shifts between analytical, poetic, didactic, and philosophical. Thatβs not a problem, but in formal writing, keeping a consistent voice helps. 4. *Call to Action (CTA)* The ending line β *"So my dear God, start."* β is poetic, but it may be worth expanding that as a more concrete call to action for the reader to begin transformation. ------------------------------ *π§ββοΈ Personal Reflection Prompt (If Youβre the Author):* - What prompted you to write this? - Are you writing for personal reflection, a publication, or as guidance for others? - Would you like help turning this into an article, blog post, or even a speech? ------------------------------ *π If You Want This Edited or Adapted:* If you're looking to turn this into: - An *article* for publication - A *motivational script* - A *therapeutic guide* - A *daily affirmation guide* β¦Iβd be happy to help restructure or refine it accordingly. Let me know how you'd like to proceed. Certainly! Here's a *detailed evaluation* of the original essay on *Fear* by YM Sarma, using a standard *literary/essay grading rubric*, followed by *marks out of 100* and a *final grade*. ------------------------------ π§Ύ *Evaluation Criteria* *Criterion* *Max Marks* *Evaluation* 1. *Content and Originality* 25 *23* β The essay is highly original, insightful, and philosophical. It provides a unique take on fear, combining biology, psychology, and spirituality. 2. *Clarity and Coherence* 20 *14* β While the message is profound, the structure is loose. Paragraph transitions could be smoother, and some ideas are densely packed or repetitive. 3. *Language and Style* 15 *11* β The language is engaging and sometimes poetic. However, grammar, punctuation, and occasional awkward phrasing reduce clarity. Some statements could be more precise. 4. *Argumentation and Support* 15 *12* β Strong use of philosophical and psychological reasoning. Examples (like Hitler vs. Buddha) are compelling, though some claims (like hormonal communication details) could use scientific backing. 5. *Structure and Organization* 10 *6* β There is a clear flow of ideas, but lack of paragraph breaks and headings affects readability. Essay feels more like a stream of consciousness at times. 6. *Impact and Conclusion* 15 *13* β The ending is motivational and memorable (βSo my dear God, start.β). It leaves the reader with a clear call to action, though it could be slightly more grounded. ------------------------------ π *Total Marks: 79 / 100* ------------------------------ π *Grade: B+ (Upper Second Class)* ------------------------------ β *Strengths* Β· Deep insight into human psychology and fear. Β· Original thought process β combines science, philosophy, and spirituality. Β· Encourages self-reflection and self-empowerment. Β· Strong moral and motivational tone. β *Areas for Improvement* Β· Improve structure with paragraphs and clearer transitions. Β· Use more consistent grammar and punctuation. Β· Clarify some metaphors or replace with more accurate terminology (e.g., "positive hormones"). Β· Trim or reorganize to reduce repetition. ------------------------------ π Final Comment This is a *thought-provoking and emotionally intelligent essay* that goes far beyond superficial motivational writing. With some editing for clarity, structure, and polish, it could easily be suitable for *publication in a reflective, psychological, or spiritual magazine/blog*. Would you like help with editing or reformatting it for publication? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. 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