OLIVER SHIFLISH - LESS FEAR MORE HAPPINESS (sample)

the ones who have to execute it. It is left for us to come to
a realization, an understanding, and then work on it.
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no
one may. We ourselves must walk the path.”
Buddha
And now I will tell you how to do it.
We have to start by observing and analyzing ourselves in
order to find the source of fear; to find who or what is giving
existence to it, and then gradually work on dissolving it.
We condemn the misbehaviors and negative actions of our
parents and ancestors, but at the same time we accept them
because we understand that at that moment they thought
they were doing the best they could. Unfortunately in their
ignorance 2 (“Ignorance” may be offensive, so I will use another
expression – “lack of knowledge”), our parents let fear direct
and steer them. Become aware of that, and realize that you
still carry their negative actions. Recognize that you are the
only one who has a chance to stop the trail of negativity! Make
a decision, and become an observer of your mind, thoughts,
speech and actions and do it with full awareness. Surround
yourself with mirrors, watch yourself with cameras from every
angle and become a “hunter” for negative thoughts.
Be aware that our negative thoughts are the result of
our own self-protection against fear.
We have to develop the ability to foresee what
2 ignorance: the state or fact of being ignorant: lack of knowledge,
education, or awareness ( Merriam-Webster )
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