Do you fear what other people think?

[@ImGodExperiencingItself]

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[@theinternalgame]

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[@CarterDombeck]

Pure self expression is one of the most liberating feelings. When we feel the freedom in creating things that align with us as individuals, creativity gets turned on by default. I believe everyone should find a job where they can callus their minds to the harsh criticism of others. 🤝

[@theinternalgame]

@@CarterDombeck it’s a lot easier to do when we realize people perceive us how they feel about themselves and we do the same. So fearing judgement is just our judgement of self and projecting that onto them. So it’s all not personal.

[@DavidDragon-mm8ww]

Yes I do I need to know were they stand if they are trying to do the opposite then yes I care what people have to say I want to here what they think I need to see if I'm wasting my breath

[@Madhavthatsit]

Hi So, I’ve started my first legal internship, and after dealing with this feeling that I’m behind in life, I’ve finally come to understand that, as a 22-year-old, I’m stressing out too much. I just need to bring intensity, which will, in turn, bring clarity, and keep doing what I should be doing-focusing on this internship. It’s only been three days, but I’ve already seen accused individuals being brought from jail to face the judges. As someone who empathizes deeply, I feel really bad for the inmates, and it terrifies me to think about the unknown circumstances that could arise in my life. I constantly feel like one wrong move could put me in their position, destroying everything. This fear lingers whenever I’m in court, as it’s a court internship. I’m full of dread each time. I haven’t done anything wrong in my life-I’m just a normal guy trying to do the right thing by pursuing this internship. I know things will take care of themselves, and I need to be more present and stay aware, but this fear has been wreaking havoc on me over the past few days. I keep imagining the worst-being raped, tortured, and tormented in jail. I don’t know why these thoughts have taken over my consciousness lately. Any suggestions, Bradley? Thanks.

[@theinternalgame]

First, this is ALL coming from the mind and all the scenarios you mentioned are NOT ACTUALLY happening. This would be the first thing you would need to grasp. Second, I get it, but for ANYONE a few unfavorable decisions and they could be in the same spot. You have more of a first hand look and feel of the energy that is coming through the courtroom. But another active factor in the fear is just that all of this new position is new. The mind does not like NEW. It wants to go back to what it’s used to and it can sometimes or shall I say WILL sometimes create stories as to why you need to go back to doing what you were doing. It’s illusion. Bring your presence with you wherever you go. When you find yourself scared and lost in made up scenarios bring awareness to the thoughts and get back to being present. Put the energy in your body or just be the observer of your thoughts and realize none of that is happening and that you are safe. You can still have compassion for the inmates but you don’t have to take on their energy and honestly you’re not doing them any favors by doing so. They are perfect just as you are and underneath all the judgements and projections they are eternal and love just like you. When you know this about yourself you will know this of them. But you can only know this of yourself if you stop identifying with the mind. The ego is trying to protect you but it’s all illusion. First step, only step, get out of mind and into the moment.

[@Madhavthatsit]

​@@theinternalgame MAN! Can't thank you enough for this reply. I will apply the teachings I got from this and update you about how it changes my experience of that place. Have a great day :)

[@theinternalgame]

@@Madhavthatsit you have a great day, too!