I could have taken this is a bunch of directions, but sometimes with fears you need some humour to temper the emotions. I remember back as a child, I was most afraid of things that I didn't know what they were, who a person was (what their name was), and feeling lost. If you take that and think about asking your fear (if they were people) what their name is/was, maybe your would find them less scary.
Also, there was this bit from the MTV show "The Maxx" that plays with this idea. Having Maxx's fears named Dave. So, I wrote a haiku about that. If you are curious to see what I am talking about, here's the clip I used.
Enjoy!
When you're chased by fears,
Remember to ask their names.
Maybe, they're called Dave.
Sorry, I have to amend this poem, per request of Jesi.
When you're chased by fears,
Remember to ask their names.
Maybe, they're called Bob.
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What are some ways you deal with your fears, Dear Readers? Leave me a comment below.
Aww, I like that! I might even try it out :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!! :-P
DeleteI like the concept of the fears having names. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHow do I deal with fears. I talk to myself. Usually out loud. Similar to the old people I used to make fun of. Now I am one of "the old people."
Thank you. xoA
But if it works, why change or stop the process? :-)
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