Thursday Two Questions #9
The Corner of Montgomery and Sutter in downtown San Francisco
Facing your fears.
Ever since I was a child I have always been afraid of heights. I have however on several occasions faced this fear, including being on the roof of a high rise in downtown SF, much like one of these buildings. I had a friend who worked security for the Embarcadero 4 building and took me to the roof to show me the view. Even though it was a beautiful view, I would not go near the edge of the building or even look down. That was decades ago and since then I have faced this fear a few more times. I have to admit I am still afraid but it gets easier and easier as you face your fears.
1. What is your greatest fear?
2. Have you ever faced your fear?
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1) My greatest fear is to drive up the hills, and going down hills in San Francisco. Although I didn't drive when I was there, I closed my eyes, gripped on to my seat, and clenched my teeth..
2) I haven't face that fear yet! I refuse to drive in San Francisco!
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2. I did go out once when it was thundering and lightning. I went out together with friends, so it was less scary and we danced in the rain. Since then thunders, for me, are just natural phenomenon. I wouldn't go out again, though. Just once to face the fear.:)
fear of sickness or death are logical fears. i have a crazy fear of going to the dentist, and an illogical fear of not recognizing words.:p
yes, i have faced my fear of going to the dentist a couple of times. i had a panic attack one time, but i didn't die. so i know i can do it again. LOL
43, much skinnier and with a group of friends.
They had all done it and I was jealous. I was so scared, I wouldn't go up with my camera. The next day, I did it again, camera and all. Never since, though.
As a child, growing up in Columbus, GA, we were very poor but my mother struggled to pay the tuition to send me to Catholic school across the Chattahoochee River in Phenix City, Alabama. I got money every day to ride the bus. Most of the time, though, I would walk the train trestle over the river to save the money ( no rails or anything! ). As often as I did it, I was always terrified, keeping my eyes on the light indicator that a train was coming. At several points along the way, a platform extended out over the river that you could get out on, with the train whizzing by, about five feet from you. Three times, I waited there, staring down at the water, while it roared next to me.
The only way for me to face this fear is to pray and trust in God.
1. I'm superstitious, so I don't tell my greatest fear.
2. Even if you face or control it, it will always exist.
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2) Haven't face that fear yet, but even when I see it on TV, I'm terrified!
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Ann, I applaud you for not having any, I wish I could say the same for myself :)
Icy, I understand that one. Some of the hills here are so steep. I have always take public transportation here, I've never really driven. For me, even taking a cable car, which I do not do very often is a bit scary down some of those hills. Thanks, my friend.
Dave, LOL!!! All I can do is laugh at that one :D
Dani, and what a great way to face it, dancing in the rain. I was once caught out by the bay during and rain and thunderstorm and have to say it was so beautiful to watch.
Margaret, that is a very good point. Survival skills are a basic instinct. Thanks so much for visiting and commenting.
Luna, well that makes sense, going to the dentist is always going to be a physically painful experience so I can sympathize with you on that.
Carmen, I didn't know you were afraid of heights and it's good you are not afraid of enclosed heights with all the flying you do. The train fear makes sense as well and as I mentioned in another response it's that basic instinct survival fear that kicks in.
Donnie, That is the most terrifying fear and you have a good attitude to trust in God. Thank you.
Maia, That is so true, even facing it doesn't make it go away. Thanks so much for answering.
Self,Very interesting and thank you for stopping by and commenting.
Doan, let's hope you never face either of those two fear. I too am afraid of fire, very much. It is terrifying. Thanks for commenting.
betchai, I feel the same way you do when going up highway 50 over Donner Summit. It is gorgeous up there but the road is so windy and narrow that even though I am not driving it scares me so much.
Lon, very good point that running away from anything will not solve the problem or take away the fear. Thanks so much for answering.
Since it is only certain circumstances it's kind of hard to face. I love to fly in small planes and mountains or high enclosed buildings don't bother me.
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