Fear: The murder of your divinity

Fear is a universal human experience—one that often shapes our decisions, limits our growth, and colours our perception of the world. While many of us instinctively try to avoid fear or suppress its influence, a deeper understanding reveals that fear is not simply an obstacle but a teacher. By exploring fear from physical, psychological, and spiritual perspectives, we can uncover its true nature and learn how to transform it from a force that enslaves us into a catalyst for personal and collective liberation. In this article, we’ll examine the subtle ways fear manifests in our bodies and minds, how it is perpetuated by societal conditioning, and how facing it directly can open the door to greater self-awareness, trust, and inner freedom.

Physical fear
Physically, fear can show up in the body as an excess of the air element, according to Ayurveda. Air is associated with movement and space, so when there’s too much of it in your system, you may feel cold, ungrounded, agitated, or restless. This physical agitation can be so intense that it leads to symptoms like anxiety, a racing or irregular heartbeat, and mental confusion. For example, you might notice your hands trembling, your thoughts racing, or an inability to calm down after a stressful event.
When you experience this kind of “body fear,” it’s important to address it through supportive lifestyle changes. Ayurveda recommends practical steps to restore balance to the Vata dosha, such as eating warm, nourishing foods, establishing regular routines, practicing calming activities like gentle yoga or meditation, and getting adequate rest. These changes help ground the body and mind, reducing the physical symptoms of fear and restoring a sense of stability.
See Ayurveda guidelines for vatta dosha.https://thebookoftaste.blogspot.com/p/the-book-of-vatta.html

Fear as a concept
Let’s also consider fear as a learned concept—an idea passed down through society. From an early age, we’re taught to plan for the future, save money, and be cautious for survival. We’re told to fear strangers, to be careful, and to make the “right” choices. These ideas can disconnect you from trusting life and your own capabilities. Instead of following your natural inner development, your mind is pulled toward the future, where fear manifests as worry, anxiety, and tension. These are all subtle forms of fear, rooted in distorted perceptions about love, trust, and surrender.

Fear as a result of nature disconnection
When you lose trust in nature and disconnect from your sense of belonging, fear takes hold. You forget that you are part of life and that life is part of you. This sense of separation undermines your trust, security, and confidence. Only when you reclaim your place in life and accept your lessons without judgment does a deep, unshakable trust emerge. This prevents your mind from diminishing your true power.

Fear as a tool to manipulate your potential.
Fear often surfaces when we lose our sense of inner balance—such as when we become preoccupied with what might go wrong in the future, measure ourselves against others, or try to force outcomes rather than trust our own growth. In these moments, fear acts like a menacing presence in the mind, conjuring up worst-case scenarios or persistent thoughts of failure and loss. For example, you might worry endlessly about losing your job, imagine your relationships falling apart, or feel anxious that you’re not achieving enough compared to your peers. These fears can overwhelm your thoughts, making it difficult to feel secure or present in your daily life.

Alternatively, some people begin to identify with fear itself, thinking “I am fear,” as a way to avoid the responsibility of connecting with others or caring for themselves. By merging with fear, they escape the challenge of self-awareness and meaningful relationships. For instance, someone might constantly describe themselves as an anxious or fearful person, using this identity to justify withdrawing from social situations or neglecting their own well-being. However, when your heart is free from fear, it naturally resonates with the energy of your higher self—a state that invites you to listen, connect, and surrender to your true purpose.

How to work with fear
The only way to dissolve fear is to face it directly. By putting things into perspective and accepting the inevitable, fear loses its grip.

For example, imagine you’re anxious about speaking in public. The fear might feel overwhelming, leading you to avoid the situation entirely. Instead of running from it, you decide to face it directly: you acknowledge your nervousness, reflect on the worst possible outcome (perhaps stumbling over your words or forgetting a part of your speech), and realize that—even if that happens—it’s not the end of the world. By accepting that mistakes are a natural part of learning and growth, and by putting the situation in perspective, your fear loses much of its power. Confronting fear rather than avoiding it allows you to move forward with greater confidence and less anxiety.

Fear of death
At its root, our deepest collective fear is death—not just physical death, but also the loss of status, image, or loved ones. These fears appear as worry, attachment, and preoccupation.

Using fear to hide
Ultimately, fear can become a hiding place from your true voice. It deprives life of your full presence and courage, and keeps society in a state of mediocrity, where inner freedom seems unattainable.
This partnership with fear enslaves humanity within narrow norms, gradually suffocating our evolutionary potential. Fear, based on untrue concepts, distorts your self-perception and becomes the root of anger, resentment, and suffering.

Fear as an identity
From a shamanic perspective, fear becomes an identity that devours your potential. It can enslave you in hopelessness and helplessness, turning into a social force that manipulates and controls. Fear can even become a “monster” with many faces, convincing you that it keeps you safe while actually corrupting your potential and making you easier to manipulate.

Courage and fear
Liberation from fear requires confrontation. The mind must cultivate equanimity, perspective, and inner leadership. You need a meditative mind, the guidance of someone fearless, and a sense of inner belonging.

Imagine someone who is afraid of making a major career change. Instead of avoiding the decision, they choose to confront their fear by reflecting deeply on their feelings through meditation, which helps them observe their anxiety without being overwhelmed by it (cultivating equanimity). They seek advice from a mentor who has made similar leaps and embodies fearlessness, gaining valuable perspective and reassurance. Through honest self-reflection and support, they develop the confidence to trust their own judgment (inner leadership) and recognize their connection to a community of people who have faced similar challenges (a sense of inner belonging). By facing their fear with clarity, support, and self-awareness, they find the courage to move forward.

Spiritual fear
Spiritually, fear arises from a perceived separation from the source—whether you call it the Divine, the universe, nature, or simply the flow of life itself. This separation is not merely physical or emotional, but a fundamental spiritual disconnection that begins with a single, powerful moment: the birth of self-judgment.

In the original state of being, there is unity—a sense of belonging, wholeness, and unconditional acceptance. In this state, you are naturally connected to the source, and there is no fear, only trust and presence. But the moment self-judgment appears, the internal dialogue shifts. You begin to question your worth, compare yourself to others, or doubt your inherent goodness. This act of self-judgment is like turning away from the sun; you cast a shadow over your own spirit, and in that shadow, fear takes root.

The spiritual wound of self-judgment divides you from your true nature. You start to see yourself as separate, isolated, or “not enough.” This illusion of separation breeds fear—fear of not belonging, of being unworthy, of losing love or connection, of being alone in the universe.
Over time, this fear shapes your choices and perceptions. You may try to prove your value, control outcomes, or seek external validation, further deepening the sense of disconnection. The more you judge yourself, the more distant the source feels, and the stronger fear grows.

Healing begins when you recognize this original moment of self-judgment and gently turn your awareness back toward unity.
By practicing self-compassion, forgiveness, and acceptance, you can restore your spiritual connection. In this reconnection, fear gradually dissolves, replaced by trust, peace, and a profound sense of belonging to something greater than yourself.
When you see yourself as alone and act from self-centeredness. This duality makes life exhausting and perpetuates fear. If you feel limited by fear, remember that serving others, caring genuinely, and recognizing your own smallness can set you free.

Volunteering to Help Others:
Someone who feels isolated and fearful about their place in the world might choose to volunteer at a local shelter or community center. As they shift their focus from their own worries to serving others, they experience a sense of connection and belonging. This act of caring dissolves the illusion of separation and reduces fear.
Practicing Genuine Compassion:
A person struggling with anxiety about their achievements or status might begin practicing kindness—offering encouragement to a friend, listening deeply, or supporting a colleague. By genuinely caring for others, their sense of self-centeredness softens, and the burden of fear diminishes.
Recognizing One’s Own Smallness:
During meditation or quiet reflection, someone contemplates the vastness of the universe and their tiny place within it. This realization brings humility and a sense of surrender, helping them let go of the ego’s need to control everything. With this perspective, fear of failure or loss becomes less significant.
Participating in Group Rituals or Ceremonies:
Joining a spiritual community in shared rituals—such as group prayer, singing, or collective meditation—can foster a sense of unity. The experience of being part of something larger than oneself helps dissolve the boundaries of individuality, easing the fear that arises from feeling alone.
On the path of self-discovery, fear is obsolete. It is the first obstacle to face and the cornerstone of the transformative journey toward inner liberation.

fear and resonance
Fear, from the resonance perspective, is understood as a contraction of the energetic field—a collapse that occurs without coherence, resulting in phase distortion and an incomplete waveform.

This state resonates at a low-frequency harmonic, typically below 100 Hz, and is associated with the root chakra (Muladhara).

Breathontology as a tool
To transmute fear into courage, breathontology prescribes the 1:4:2:1 breath ratio: inhale for 1 count to initiate field expansion, hold for 4 counts to stabilize the field, exhale for 2 counts to release contraction, and hold (empty) for 1 count to integrate new coherence. Repeat 9 cycles.
Additionally, specific frequencies support this transformation—396 Hz is used to liberate fear and guilt from the root chakra, while 528 Hz helps transmute fear into love and courage.
By combining these elements, the protocol involves breathing in a 1:4:2:1 ratio at 396 Hz for purification. After your 9th time, shift to 528 Hz to turn fear into love.

Together, these practices create a harmonic bridge that moves the field from contraction and fear toward coherence and empowerment.

Fear, when left unexamined, can quietly dictate the course of our lives—limiting our potential, clouding our judgment, and disconnecting us from our true selves and from others. Yet, as we have explored, fear is not an enemy to be banished but a signal inviting us to look deeper. By understanding fear’s roots—whether in our bodies, our learned beliefs, or our sense of separation—we gain the power to transform it. Facing fear directly, serving others, and reconnecting with the larger flow of life all help loosen its grip. Ultimately, dissolving fear is essential for genuine growth, freedom, and fulfillment. As we move beyond fear, we open ourselves to a life of greater trust, presence, and possibility.