Facing Death
Because of our fear instincts, at first we shudder at any challenge. But challenge is the essence of life’s journey. No one lives without effort. When we realize that we have the ability to meet challenges and overcome them, we become powerful. Consciously facing challenges is actually the most fulfilling thing about life. When we are confident and the challenges are just right, we get into a state of flow. This beautiful state of flow is a great gift that is only received by the courageous.
All fear relates to pain, injury, and death. Whether it’s fear of social rejection, being alone, or loss of control, fear is just a response our bodies give us when we think our identity is going to end. Ironically, our identity is in a constant state of flux along with everything else. Everyone knows that bodily death is inevitable. Inexperienced people cringe, suppress, and contract when darkness appears. Through experience, we learn that facing death is the wisest path. Masters of change are people who face death every day and embrace the impermanence of themselves and everything else. Masters of change embrace the constant challenges of growth and evolution and have faith in the process. They recognize that death is a natural part of the grand cycle. Death is not to be feared; it’s just the darkness before the light.