Judith Kopp
Understanding fear is key to moving beyond it. It is a distortion, a product of the ego mind’s misperception. The ego, the aspect of mind focused on survival, perceives danger even where there is none. It doesn’t see the larger truth that you are eternally safe because you are an immortal Soul intimately connected to the Source of all Creation held in Love and supported by the Universe. Ego forgets this truth, and in that forgetting, fear takes root.
Why is it important to move beyond fear? Because fear is a chain around the Human Spirit. When fear dominates your thoughts and feelings, it shrinks your world. You play small, hesitate to follow the call of your Soul. It keeps you from being who you truly are.
Fear is not your natural state. You came to Earth to live fully, to create joyously, and to learn Love in all its facets. When you shift your focus to Love, you broadcast a signal that aligns with positive synchronicities, solutions, and support. Breaking out of fear’s grip frees not only your mind, but also unlocks the flow of abundance and joy that have been waiting to reach you.
So, how do you move beyond fear? Choose in each moment not to feed it. Fear requires your attention and energy to survive. When a fearful thought presents itself to you, you have the sovereign right to decide how to respond. Will you grab onto fear? Or will you pause and take a deep breath, observing fear without letting it control you? This is where your power lies, in the gap between stimulus and response. In that space you can reclaim your authority over your own mind and emotions. You can say, “Yes, I see this thought is trying to provoke fear in me, but I will not give it that power.” By witnessing the fear without immediately reacting, you begin to dissolve its influence. So, be mindful of what you allow into your mental and emotional space. If certain conversations or environments make you anxious, take a step back. This is not about pretending challenges don’t exist. It is about strengthening your inner discernment to differentiate between genuine intuition or concern and manufactured fear that doesn’t serve you.
Remember, your responsibility first and foremost is to your own state of being. When you nurture peace within, you contribute positive change outwardly. Have you noticed how being near someone who is panicking can stir panic in you, while being near someone who is steady and optimistic can bring you peace? By mastering your own responses, you emit a calming presence that helps soothe the collective atmosphere. Without saying a word, you demonstrate it’s possible to meet life’s challenges without collapsing into fear. In this way, one person’s commitment to peace can ripple outward to many. So, never doubt the impact of your choice to step out of fear’s shadow, because this choice contributes mightily to the freedom of all.