Can we find a way to feel less fear in the midst of massive uncertainty?
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How do we still be a role model to others when we have so much of our own doubt about what will happen next, what kind of instability awaits us?
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When uncertainty and insecurity increase, these are signs that things we have turned to for stability are ending. This may seem like everything is crashing and collapsing around us.
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When old possibilities are no longer possible, it also means that all NEW possibilities are now here for us to explore.
Here's an interesting perspective from the field of quantum physics: when are certain of one aspect of experience, we can no longer be certain of another aspect. If we confirm the location of a quantum particle, for example, we cannot know its trajectory. If we know its trajectory, we cannot know its precise location. This is called the Uncertainty Principle. We are all made of quantum particles.
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When a point comes where previous possibilities are no longer possible, we are at a point where all NEW possibilities are now possible. New trajectories are being birthed as old ones die.
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The beauty of the human mind-brain-body system is how unbelievably flexible and adaptive it is. We have the ability to adapt to literally any new type of situation or environment. It is how we are built. (it's frankly why we've been able to overpopulate the earth, but that's another story)
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Restrictions and dead-ends force the brain into new problem-solving territory. What makes humans such geniuses is our ability to make more with less. That is what creativity is.
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Creating is the opposite of consuming. When we are consuming, we are not creating. Many of us are being forced to lower our consumption. This gives us the chance to create new things with less.
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We can create new ways of being in a moment that don't require us to buy something. There is freedom in that.
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If there was ever a time to start thinking of new ideas for creating an income, building relationships, taking steps to create something new with less, now is that time.
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In this video, I share a three step process to build new neural circuits that can help us override our fear of doing new and challenging things.
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"The way you can explain a process is incredible.
It is neat to think about what you mention as ‘interpretation and reappraising
as possibility that might not actually harm’
and if it’s unfamiliar this can mean there is an open new possibility for firing new circuits that can lead in the brain, instead of shutting down."
-Natalie Jane Wallace, YouTube subscriber
Interesting and thought provoking, useful in offering me a method of talking to the fostered boy I live with whose fear and hyper vigilance get in the way of him trying anything new
Dear Stefanie, Your video was very useful for me as I have been very anxious recently for some circumstances happening in my life. So I got courage from your article an video. I am shy to talk about the details why I get so stressed out very often even for not big things. For example, when my menstruation period delays I become very stressed out. Or when I post something on Facebook and get some criticizing comments I cannot forget it for ages. I want to be brave and handle all them but cannot. I want to apply to some… Read more »
Thank you, Patrick! Yes, people who have had adverse and traumatic experiences need support in knowing when it’s safe to try new things. There is also my video ‘how fear affects the brain‘ that you might find helpful!
Thank you, Patrick! Yes, people who have had adverse and traumatic experiences need support in knowing when it’s safe to try new things. There is also my video ‘how fear affects the brain‘ that you might find helpful!