Mine has fangs
Can you beat it?
The exact origin of any monster is unknown. They may be based on ancient dinos or beasts that were so big that they were scary or they may just be created in our imaginations. Such diversity in fright continues to increase because each of us is worthy of making up our own type of species. It is hard to understand how little children catch on to these creatures and why they seem to live in closets and under beds as a habit. Neither place seems like a good place to live. There is a point when we outgrow the thought of something coming for us from inside our room and place it out in the world. It is still a monster to us. We know our own kind. The skillset of a human includes the ability to figure out exactly what gives us the most personal fear. It can even morph due to time and circumstances. That’s monstrous. What we do with this knowledge is a little like what we do for little children. We peek around under beds, poke through clothing in the closet or move furniture out of corners to shed light in that spot. Adults can do the same thing to fight what is lurking to scare us. First, try and identify what the monster really looks like. That might give you a clue on how to keep it from breeding little baby fears. It is also possible to try and shrink it by examining it. This is the more scientific method. Staring a monster in the face may be a terrific way to stop it in its tracks. Unfortunately, we aren’t taught this as children because we are too busy trying to get someone to check on it for us. The best scenario would be to invite it to tea. Nothing bad ever happens over a cup of Earl Grey.
Take Five
Each week this year, read through the suggestions and see how they call out to you.
- What does your monster look like?
- How much impact does your monster have on you?
- How do you feel when you don’t get to identify your fear?
- What words make you have goosebumps?
- Does staring at your fear help you disarm it?
Come back each day to see if something changes about the effect of an activity. Repeat choices to identify different thoughts. You are not the same person every day. Your life shouldn’t be either.
Live Alive
