Soothing Fear

Published: Feb. 19, 2023, noon

One of our family\u2019s dogs had a fear of sidewalk sewer drains. She would freeze up any time we walked by one of them. It was so frustrating taking her for a walk. We just couldn\u2019t convince her that there was nothing to be afraid of.
\nSometimes interacting with people with different anxieties, fears, and insecurities can be frustrating, can\u2019t it? Their fearful reactions in certain situations can seem illogical, even hurtful at times — especially when we don\u2019t share the same fears. And yet, it’s hard to deny that what they\u2019re experiencing in their minds and bodies is very real and often debilitating.
\nHow do you help someone who feels fearful or insecure in some way? Can you? Should you? It\u2019s complicated, isn\u2019t it?
\nJoin us in the spiritual gym as we explore what loving a fearful neighbour (and/or a loved one) might look like through a stage 4 lens of spirituality — because who said life and love is easy?
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