A few photographs from the collection of photos taken in our garden about two months ago.
I was observing the body behaviour of Bulbuls to sounds and sights in the garden from large collection of photos
The above alert body responses bordering to an anxiety stat followed the chirps of a Squirrel in the tree close to the cable.
The birds flew away when the chirps persisted.
They are not used to fight, but to flight !
They do not even showed signs of resistance!
I was reminded of people who are weak and helpless in Gaza, who do not have strength to speak or resist!
How long their neighbour, suppress and frighten them!
Such people, who live subdued due to economic or social or political or religious oppression, are also in our neighbourhood !
I took time to revisit experiences of fear that originate within me in certain situations. since retirement form full time professional work two years ago, I have had a lingering fear of not being adequately occupied or needed! Looking back, I find that was disproved. I have had different writing commitments to complete, projects pending that needed closure and involvements with people meaningful enough to be stimulating and refreshing happened naturally.
Fear can be subdued or diffused by anticipatory preparation. I have a state of anxiety before setting out for a travel. I missed a flight in 1988 because I got update and did not have enough time to reach the air port. I missed part of the meeting that I was to attend.
How one such an event can remain rooted to affect inner wellness!
Fear resides deep within. No wonder, Jesus of Nazareth, repeated the phrase, 'Fear not' during His discourses! It is natural to be fearful, but it is also possible to diffuse its emotional impact upon us! Now I feel lot more freed from travel phobia as I knowing my tendency to be dragged by an earlier experience, can remind myself of all the travels for which I arrived on time.
Befriending our fear is the beginning to feel freed of fear!
M.C.Mathew (text and photo)
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