Fear of death is a powerful motivator. Death is the ultimate end, the fate we all face. While many of us prefer to ignore the reality that one day we will die, it’s important to understand how it influences our daily actions and decision-making.
If we don’t fully accept ourselves or our experiences, we may feel shame. Shame about how things should be. It creates a fear that fuels more shame, and a vicious feedback cycle begins.
The other side of resisting fear is freedom. When we stop tensing against life, we open to an awareness that is immeasurably large and suffused with love.