LIVING IN FEAR
Some years ago, someone told me this: "Even our Scriptures tell us that, in Life, Fear is our most loyal companion." I have no doubts on that. I am 52, and, if at all, I have had - and still having - one steadfast, yes, loyal, companion in all these years, it is Fear. He (or She?) has never deserted me, even though I have tried my best to! So, it is clear, that as the Vedas declare, this one companion, is sure to stick to me... My life-time glue. Still, one thing I deeply desire in my Life is: never to live in fear. Of any thing. Of any one. Living 'with' fear, as the Holy Books say, has become inevitable. But, living 'in' fear is, certainly, not the thing the Holy Books want us to do. Living 'in' constant, nagging fear eats our souls, robs us of the charm of living... It makes us cynical, bitter, unhappy, even, dangerous humans... as the unhappy people are, often, the most dangerous ones. The Holy Books want us to be upbeat, zestful...