fear

Fear. A powerful motivator. A powerful inhibitor.

My female owner is scared of many small things. She knows they are irrational, but she gets anxious and avoids them when possible, creating inconveniences and restrictions in her life.

Injections. Prevents her from donating blood. In fact, she did it once, but never mustered up the courage to do it again.

Speed. She can’t take thrill rides and extreme activities like bungee-jumping.

Dogs. Stresses her out. Makes her take alternate paths to avoid them

Balloons. Yes, she cannot bring herself to blow balloons and screams (and sometimes tears) when a nearby balloon bursts.

My female owner also fearful of big things.

Commitment. Hence, spontaneity and impromptu gatherings are her lifestyle choice. No tying her down to big purchases or forward planning of more than two months.

Failure. Keeps her working harder than she should, to cover all grounds and to leave no stones unturned. Can be tiring and ineffective.

Intimacy. Shares her true feelings with a select few. Others only see the “friendly side of her”.

Disappointment. Hence, she dares not hope for too much or be too ambitious. Not getting what she hopes for = failure.

Making the wrong decisions. That explains her indecisiveness and tendency to remain in the status quo.

But fear, is not of God. We should not allow it to dictate our lives.