Tag Archive for: fear

How Death-Anxiety Impacts on Mental Health, and How to Live Life to the Full

By: Michelle Nortje

“Death, however, does itch. It itches all the time. It is always with us, scratching at some inner door. Mirroring, softly, barely audibly, just under the membrane of consciousness. Hidden in disguise, leaking out in a variety of symptoms. It is the wellspring of many of our worries, stresses, and conflicts” Read more

Feeling Unmotivated – And How to Deal With It

By: Danni Synot

I have a confession to make. Sometimes I have days when I just can’t be bothered. I mean really can’t be bothered. Read more

The Perks of Paranoia: Why Fear Might Be Your Best Business Resource

By: Michael McQueen

Looking back over the last two years quickly reveals a narrative of fear. In all the frenzies of panic-buying, the conspiracy theories and the misinformation that fed our anxiety, we have consistently been driven to hysteria by a very primal sense of fear. Read more

“Sharks Are Like Dogs”: Valerie Taylor Has Had to Undo Her ‘Jaws’ Influence

By: Laura Bennett

The world beneath the ocean’s surface is one few of us truly get to explore. Australian marine icon Valerie Taylor is the exception, having been immersed in it for most of her life as a competitive diver, filmmaker and conservationist. Read more

3 Reasons to Fight Fear

By: Sabrina Peters

It’s so easy to let fear dictate your life. I know, because so often I find myself doing just that. I let the fear of failure stop me from stepping out. I let the fear of man control my self-esteem. I let the fear of an unknown future paralyse me from enjoying the present. Read more

Fear is a Liar

By: Danni Synot

You cannot conquer what you will not confront. “Will not”? What do you mean “will not”! Read more

Don’t Be Ruled By Your Fears

By: Sheridan Voysey

What are you running from? Where are you running to? This short story will have you longing for the freedom of wide open fields. Read more

How to Live a Life of Worth

By: Dr Eliezer Gonzalez

A friend of mine often says that we need to live for a good funeral. None of us are going to avoid a funeral of some sort, and we get to decide how our funeral will be. I’ve been to funerals which have quite frankly been horrifically bleak, and I’ve been to funerals where a life of true worth has been remembered. Read more

Fear Not

By: yesheis

In a relationship with Jesus we can have many life-changing experiences, but there are voices and opinions that say it’s not cool to talk about it. Whether something is said or merely implied, many Christians end up feeling afraid to tell people about Jesus and stop sharing altogether. Read more