
I was in grade school when I read Alistair MacLean’s book, “Fear is the key”.
I loved the book and later I watched the movie with my father and enjoyed it too, but the title always intrigued me, what did it mean?
Is it fear that holds the secret of us being careful in life, or is it the reason we do certain things because we fear failure?
Fear for our safety is a pressure valve that makes us careful about not putting ourselves in danger but it is also the reason that we don’t step out of our comfort zone and take risks that can at times help us go ahead in life.
There are many quotes about fear, like we have nothing to fear but fear itself, fear is the mother of foresight, and have no fear of perfection, you’ll never achieve it!
My favorite interpretation of this quote is that the fear of God keeps us on the straight path.
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Written in response to Six Sentences Story- Key, hosted by Girlie on the edge’s blog-Denise
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Fear may also be respect, perhaps.
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Yes, that too.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Indeed ! Fear is sometimes beautiful as you have mentioned in the last line.❤
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Thanks a lot Laiba
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My pleasure❤
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I searched and found the movie on youtube. But it was blocked to my country. 😦 😦
So I settled for listening to Taylor Swift’s FEARLESS instead. 🙂 😉
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That’s strange! I read that it’s available on Netflix?
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You can use a VPN and bypass that hurdle😉
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Definitely speaking Greek to me now.
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Touche!
VPN stands for Virtual Private Network – it enables all kinds of things but we are interested in changing the location you are accessing the Internet. So, after you download (mobile or desktop) your preferred VPN it gives you the option to choose the location of server, as in USA, Germany, France etc.
For example, I just used a Singapore server to visit your blog; you should see at your stats Singapore as a visitor’s country.
Therefore, with a VPN connection enabled you can watch on youtube content that would not otherwise be available at your country..
Sorry Sadje for using your comments space.
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No worries! I’ll learn how to use vpn too.
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Yes, I see Singapore has been active.
The key words are “after you download (mobile or desktop) your preferred VPN”
I don’t see me doing that anytime soon. 😦
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When to fear and when not to fear is the question Sadje.
Love this:💖💖
“There are many quotes about fear, like we have nothing to fear but fear itself, fear is the mother of foresight, and have no fear of perfection, you’ll never achieve it!
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You’re absolutely right Cindy. Thanks 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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You’re so welcome Sadje! 💖
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I think fear is a challenge. To our confidence, our ambition and our resolutions
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Yes, I think that’s true too. Thanks Deb
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I always tell myself that I shouldn’t make any decision based on fear, life’s too short.
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Yes, dear shouldn’t govern our actions
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Fear*
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I think when we are aware of our fears, and the associated emotions, we create a space to understand ourselves better. A lovely share, Sadje.
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Thanks Jeff. Yes, you’re right my friend
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You’re welcome, Sadje. It’s always my pleasure.
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Just recently found this quote on fear… “What is needed, rather than running away or controlling or suppressing or any other resistance, is understanding fear; that means watch it, learn about it, come directly into contact with it. We are to learn about fear, not how to escape from it.” – Jiddu Krishnamurti I think we have to just accept fear for what it is and not always be so gung ho to avoid it.
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These are very wise words. A bit of pause before we react can be helpful in understanding it.
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I used to be relatively fearless, but these days, I’m afraid of soaring prices, illness, medications we can’t afford, and weird people with guns. What a world!
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Very true, outside factors are changing our perspective.
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Captivating and beautiful post, Sadje. In my own personal spiritualism, I found that it is the ‘love’ for the Great Creator that keeps me on a straight path. I always take up issue with those who use the evangelism of fear when the one of love is what truly spreads the good news. It’s just that using fear justified so many religious atrocities.
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Not if the fear is of making our Creator dislike our actions. Just like we fear to hurt our loved ones. I agree that God loved us and we should follow His instructions out of love. Thanks
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I agree with your interpretation about the fear of God keeping us on the straight path.
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Thanks Frank.
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Your fourth paragraph says it. A certain amount of fear or at certain times, is necessary to survival. But too much thwarts survival. Fear is unhealthy and impacts learning, decision making- growth. Respect and love are key to health and happiness. But really, that’s cool how you remember that book and title and gave us this Six!
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Thanks D! I really enjoyed the book and the movie.
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My favourite quote about fear is from ‘Dune’ by Frank Herbert: “…Fear is the mind-killer.” Having said that, after today’s fiasco with being ‘blocked’ from WP, really shook me up. Thanks again for linking me up earlier, Sadje!
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My pleasure! Fear is a double edged sword!
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It certainly is! Maybe I’ll be feeling strong enough to tackle the ‘VPN monster’ mentioned by Spira. (Why does that acronym keep making me think of a VPL?😉)
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Lol! What’s VPL?
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Visible Panty Line 😁
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Oh! 🤣
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fear can motivate positively…or negatively…well put together
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Thank you so much
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Thought provoking Six, the best kind of story.
Such a thing, fear. (Funny, the occasional synchronicity here in Sixopolis fear figures in my 1st Six.)
Of the sayings, (about fear) I like, ‘Fear is the only enemy’
Good Six!
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Thanks a lot Clark. Your kind words are much appreciated
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Excellent points, and i like that last one best.
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Thank you so much Mimi
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Someone once said, the cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.
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That is sometimes the truth. Thanks
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I think it is good to have a certain amount of caution or fear of the unknown. That is what education and intuition are for… learn and conquer! 💕
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Very true Jules. Thanks
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🙂
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