My fear-is it irrational?
By shilpa_p
@shilpa_p (198)
India
June 12, 2008 11:56am CST
Ok i would love to be successful at whatever i do in life.But do you ever have this fear of negative changes that will follow your success?Like a change in attitude-what if you get arrogant and are mean to old friends?Or the fear of moving away from God-putting God as last?I don't know how to explain it exactly but hope you get what i mean?I guess its good in a way to be afraid of all these things.Since these things will be less likely to occur now that i'm aware of them.
1 response
@Insung001 (740)
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
I get what you mean. I don't mean to antagonize you but if you're asking if that fear is irrational, I would answer yes it is irrational. And you're right, now that you're aware of them, it will be less likely to occur. So what;s the point of being afraid? Fear won't do you any good. It will just keep you, or prevent you from doing what should have been a great achievement. I'd say Fear stands for False Expectation Appearing Real. Instead of fearing about negative things, have you thought of all the positive things you can do when you get successful? If you're doing good now, you can do a lot more good things when you get successful. Instead of becoming mean to old friends, you can extend more help to them. Instead of moving away from God, it could also draw you near to Him, by being thankful and appreciating the blessings. Think of more good things you can do, and it might probably be. Goodluck buddy! 
