Fear

Sometimes ancient words are helpful in our current world. Rebbe Nachman of Breslve taught that the whole world is a very narrow bridge, but the main thing is not to be afraid. So much the is wrong right now is due to our fear. We are afraid of losing jobs and money and stuff. We are afraid that we have made bad choices or not enough choices or too many choices. We are afraid that our future is in the hands and whims of others.

It is true that we are not the conductor or in charge of the world. It is true, however, that our brains evolved to deal with change and variety. Fear keeps us from believing that we can adapt to change. Fear keeps us from using our strengths. Fear keeps us spiraling downward.

The most important thing is to not be afraid.