Many times the greatest
threat to our survival is influenced by irrational fears. While there is some
basis to our fears, it is our understanding of those fears which will strongly
affect the outcome of our survival. Learning to cope with these fears requires
a basic knowledge of why we have developed an irrational response to threats to
our survival.
threat to our survival is influenced by irrational fears. While there is some
basis to our fears, it is our understanding of those fears which will strongly
affect the outcome of our survival. Learning to cope with these fears requires
a basic knowledge of why we have developed an irrational response to threats to
our survival.
Many of us have a basic fear
of the darkness. This is due to a variety of factors from our own life
experiences. Tales of the boogeyman when we were young made us fearful of the
dark but had little or no foundation in the truth. It was simply a way parents
controlled unruly children but their actions also instilled a healthy respect
for the dangers that can be encountered in the dark. Many dangers of the dark
are real but many of the dangers are ones of our own making.
of the darkness. This is due to a variety of factors from our own life
experiences. Tales of the boogeyman when we were young made us fearful of the
dark but had little or no foundation in the truth. It was simply a way parents
controlled unruly children but their actions also instilled a healthy respect
for the dangers that can be encountered in the dark. Many dangers of the dark
are real but many of the dangers are ones of our own making.
Simply put, darkness is the
absence of light. Thus the ability to conquer any fear begins with a thorough
understanding of that fear. This is important in order to develop ways to
conquer the darkness that will alleviate our fears. One of our most severe
shortcomings is our inability to see in the darkness. Our night vision is
extremely poor and pales in comparison to other creatures present in our world.
This creates problems when it becomes necessary for us to move about or perform
tasks in the darkness. Even the simple task of moving from one place to another
can create a dangerous situation. We risk injury from falling or tripping over
an object even in the safe confines of our home if we move about in the dark
unaided.
absence of light. Thus the ability to conquer any fear begins with a thorough
understanding of that fear. This is important in order to develop ways to
conquer the darkness that will alleviate our fears. One of our most severe
shortcomings is our inability to see in the darkness. Our night vision is
extremely poor and pales in comparison to other creatures present in our world.
This creates problems when it becomes necessary for us to move about or perform
tasks in the darkness. Even the simple task of moving from one place to another
can create a dangerous situation. We risk injury from falling or tripping over
an object even in the safe confines of our home if we move about in the dark
unaided.
The darkness comprises
nearly half of our existence and it is necessary to deal with this fact. One of
the means to conquer a fear of the dark is to combat it with its opposite.
Light can banish the darkness and reduce our fears. A flashlight, a simple
candle or a roaring campfire can and will help to reduce your fear of the dark.
You have given yourself the means and ability to see things more clearly. Those
dangers which lurk in the dark have now been brought into the light and your
safety and well-being is increased.
nearly half of our existence and it is necessary to deal with this fact. One of
the means to conquer a fear of the dark is to combat it with its opposite.
Light can banish the darkness and reduce our fears. A flashlight, a simple
candle or a roaring campfire can and will help to reduce your fear of the dark.
You have given yourself the means and ability to see things more clearly. Those
dangers which lurk in the dark have now been brought into the light and your
safety and well-being is increased.
The darkness can hide many
things. This is the reason a majority of predators; including the two-legged
variety, use the darkness to disguise their movements. The darkness can also be
your friend because it can hide your presence or activities if necessary. The
important thing is to use the qualities of darkness to your advantage to
increase your chances of survival.
things. This is the reason a majority of predators; including the two-legged
variety, use the darkness to disguise their movements. The darkness can also be
your friend because it can hide your presence or activities if necessary. The
important thing is to use the qualities of darkness to your advantage to
increase your chances of survival.
The darkness is both friend
and foe. While we are basically creatures more accustomed to sunlight, it is
your actions and a rational response to the darkness that will ultimately
determine the outcome of your survival. Understanding our physical limitations
caused by darkness and using relevant actions to overcome them will prevent the
darkness from becoming your enemy.
and foe. While we are basically creatures more accustomed to sunlight, it is
your actions and a rational response to the darkness that will ultimately
determine the outcome of your survival. Understanding our physical limitations
caused by darkness and using relevant actions to overcome them will prevent the
darkness from becoming your enemy.
Got dark?
Staying above the water
line!
line!
Riverwalker