Once I got clear, other websites and different articles came my way. It comes in handy for fiction writing, though.) To add more stress, I felt I had to singlehandedly come up with solutions to these mega-challenges. It wasn’t the twin specters of dependence and indigence I feared, but a two-fold belief that (1) “no one” knew how awful things really were for seniors and disabled persons, and (2) if no one was aware, that automatically meant no one was doing anything. Suddenly I realized I’d been questioning the wrong belief. Across all age groups, disabled persons were the least likely of all to be employed. In 2018, half of those who were 65+ were disabled. I’ve lost track of how many articles stress that housing and transportation are the two biggest challenges facing a society where ten thousand persons a day turn sixty-five. Thus, the research I kept coming across (that would surely scare the socks off even a seasoned Bene Gesserit) only proved my fears were “real.” And when fear took over, it killed the ability to create solutions. It searches for whatever information will back up our beliefs, no matter how distanced from reality. Do you think I’m overdramatic? Before you judge, jot down your fears and see how reasonable they are! If you’re able to sit and write, you’re not in the middle of anything remotely life-threatening. Yet recently, as I worked on articles, I’ve remained stressed even after BK-ing what I thought was my unquestioned belief: The problems faced by disabled and senior persons are so great, chances are I’ll end up either homeless or trapped in this tiny town and unable to look after myself. How would I feel if it were impossible to have the belief?Īnd then I turn the belief on its head.
The “Litany Against Fear” is from one of my all-time fave books and movies, Dune by Frank Herbert. Fear is the mind-killer.įear is the little-death that brings total obliteration." Bene Gesserit “Litany Against Fear” "Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration."
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