Whenever I hear the saying, ‘Fear is a Liar’, it always makes me pause to ponder. I get that fear is telling you to be afraid although there is nothing to fear. I think, however, that this mantra goes deeper. I have some family members struggling with COVID at present. I am seeing firsthand the fear that comes from being diagnosed with this crazy variant virus. I trust that my family members will face their justified fear and be triumphant over it. They are both incredibly strong and vital individuals so I’ve no doubt they will rise up.
On another note, I received a video text message from my granddaughter yesterday morning. PMB is a ‘tween but going on twenty-eight, she is the most sturdy and fearless child that I have ever known. Plus, she’s got the work-ethic of a tyrant; she never lets up until she reaches the finish line. She is my hero.
Her voice on the video asked me “Can you come to my house tomorrow?” Now, mind you, her house and my house are 1,000 miles apart. She continued her dialogue, playing to the camera as only a seasoned veteran can do; her voice was telling me “I’m having an MRI tomorrow.” My goodness. I knew that this was coming up – as a precaution to an injury in her Dance Cheer sport. The Doc said, “Good idea to get a picture”.
We texted back and forth for a few, and then the day got busy, and it was already tomorrow. I was anxious to hear something. I didn’t have to wait long. I opened FB and the first thing I saw was her beautiful face boasting a courageous smile, two thumbs up, looking sassy and victorious. Wrapped around each wrist were layer-bracelets spelling out “Fear Is A Liar”. I knew then and there she had made them to wear when she went to face-to-face with the demon MRI machine. I reached her mother later, she confirmed it true.
I thought about this little warrior slaying her MRI dragon, and the message that her bracelets spelled out, and I realized her display of courage was not the absence of fear, but her triumph over it. So, fear is a liar, I get it now!
2 thoughts on “Have No Fear”
The best anagram for fear that I have ever seen is False Evidence Appearing Real. It is usually based in errant thinking and little else. perhaps it’s also the ego not wanting to be wrong.
Hi Jim – As usual you always give me thoughts to ponder! I love the use of the anagram, so creative and “Yes” it applies! I also appreciate the thought that ego drives us to fear so as not to allow ourselves to be wrong in our thinking. That sure hits the nail on its head! (Pun intended). Thanks for posting and sharing, I always enjoy your input. ~ D.J.