Conscious & Living

And may your pets always stay healthy ♡

~ Chögyam Trungpa

To experience true fearlessness, you must first face and feel real fear. Chögyam Trungpa taught that courage is not the absence of fear, but moving straight through it instead of running away.

Understanding Fear and Fearlessness

The root of fear: Fear comes from a deep desire to protect the self and hold on to comfort.

The trap of avoidance: Running from fear only makes the feeling grow stronger and last longer.

The path of bravery: True strength starts when you stop fighting your own panic and simply look at it.

How to Practice This Insight

Pause and look: Stop when you feel scared. Do not run or hide from the feeling.

Feel the body: Notice what fear feels like in your chest and stomach without judging it.

Drop the story: Let go of the thoughts about why you are scared. Just feel the raw energy.