While I was not going to originally discuss today’s topic, I feel like I need to share my opinion and process it while it seems to be on my mind. Within the last week, it seems like I am constantly reminded that it is winter and being out can be scary and dangerous. My understanding is that this comes from an urge to keep our fellow humans safe and protect life, but right now I am questioning how far that should go before we are terrified into doing nothing.
Don’t get me wrong – I am just as susceptible to the fear of bad snowstorms and really cold temperatures, but on the other hand, haven’t we all been through these things before? Did we not survive when we were less aware of these dangers and warnings? Did we not prepare somewhat, but not go overboard with worry and fear? I am all for safety and taking precautions, but I am not for scaring all of us into thinking we should stop living because of it. I am also sitting here thinking, no wonder we have so much anxiety and depression in the world! When something like cold temperatures becomes an overly dramatized life or death situation, how many other things have we overblown because of fear?
There has to be a better way. There has to be a better way of warning people about risks and discussing important precautions, but we need to stop short of the line that goes into scaring people unnecessarily. What are we doing? Why does it feel like everything has to be so dramatic? Again, no wonder we see so much depression and anxiety in the world – there are way too many triggers out there that can play a role in its development.
What are your thoughts on fear? Does it seem like a lot of things are way too dramatic in our world these days? It is not really a fun topic, but it is important to understand that this could very well contribute to the depression and anxiety we see in others.