Articles tagged with fear
Xenophobia is much more than just an impressive Scrabble word
Having read &DWDavisRSL's Thoughts on Diversity, I was reminded that the intent of those who want to wage fear in our hearts are far less likely to be successful than media or special interest groups may want us to believe. Mr. Davis is co
science fiction short story review: "Tree, Spare that Woodman" by David Dryfoos
Ted Heckscher found his elderly neighbor Cappy dead. From all appearances, he seems to have died in his sleep, except that the tree-things now forming a ring around his cabin here on the alien planet of Mazda. The tree-things have blue trunk an
Fear Can Rob Us
I have often lived my life in fear. It has kept me from taking action when I know doing something--anything-- will bring me past the terror and into a destination where I feel better, have a better future, am happier, and feel more accomplished. Bein
Book #30 of 2015 : Plain Fear : Forsaken by Leanna Ellis
A few nights ago I finished the 30th book this year. The book title is Forsaken. It is the first book in the Plain Fear series. It is by Leanna Ellis and is 413 pages. I judged this book on its cover and it met up to my hopes. I really am not a huge fan o
I Met Hannibal Lecter on an Online Dating Site!
If this title caught your attention, then you might be someone who wants evidence of the worst in people, so that you can live in fear. After reading &WritingLover 's, The Dangers of Online Dating, and her warning to all who use online dating sit
Life Is Calling
A couple of weeks ago, &CoralLevang wrote of the moment of #worry that comes during that time when you don't know what the #doctor has to say ( Facing Another Diagnosis? ). I read it with a slight pang of familiarity. When I was 26 years
12 Years a Slave: Is Fear Your Master?
(Author's note: Although in the category of Movies & TV, this is not a true review, but more of a plea for the reader to step out of the comfort zone and to understand that, if we are to grow as people, we must be willing to view life throug
Of omens and superstitions
Today as I was coming home after dropping my children at school, a black #cat crossed the road in front of my car. Some people consider that to be a bad #omen. Luckily for me, I am not #superstitious and don’t believe in such things. In fact, I rem
Fear Is the Ultimate Liar
I have often lived my life in fear. My earliest recollection of being fearful was of the monsters I thought were under my bed. I have also been fearful of disappointing many people, family and friends alike. Fear of rejection and abandonment.
Once Again I Felt the Undesired Thrill of an Earthquake
It happened earlier today, close to 10 am; I was standing in front of my PC when I felt the Earth shake just for one second. It was a very short, but scary reminder that I live in an area which is prone to earthquakes, and what’s really worrying is t
Spidy The Spider :-(
This morning i woke up to find a new resident. meet mr spidy, he has been sat in my bath all day and im too scared to evict him. Every time i enter the bathroom i have to take a quick peek to see if he is still there. I have a little trauma
Fear is your first enemy
Fear is your first enemy and distracter on your way towards success. Fear is the negative forces that pushes against our hope of succeeding and make us lose hope even in our abilities. Many a time, we fail because we fear. When you harbor such feelings, th
