I had a kind of artrock band called Peanut for a while, which eventually helped me over my fear of singing. That was a big step for me. I never... →
Withered Hand
We are looking for happiness and running after it in such a way that creates anger, fear and discrimination. So when you attend a retreat, you have a... →
Nhat Hanh
Fear, separation, hate and anger come from the wrong view that you and the Earth are two separate entities, the Earth is only the environment. You... →
Many Communist government officials have a rigid, dictatorial power, but they live in constant suspicion and fear of anything that might undermine... →
Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now... →
Thich Nhat Hanh
People have a hard time letting go of their suffering. Out of a fear of the unknown, they prefer suffering that is familiar.
Meditation can help us embrace our worries, our fear, our anger; and that is very healing. We let our own natural capacity of healing do the work.
We fear that this moment will end, that we won't get what we need, that we will lose what we love, or that we will not be safe. Often, our... →
Most of us experience a life full of wonderful moments and difficult moments. But for many of us, even when we are most joyful, there is fear behind... →