Fear is an emotion that governs many human actions. People use guns out of fear; weapons are used in fights because of fear. Many study not out of passion, but out of fear of not having money in the future. Others marry not out of love, but out of fear of being alone. Fear has the power to cloud our consciousness, distorting our perception and dulling our senses.
Today, we live in a society where fear is widely spread. Many products and media outlets exploit this emotion because there is a large audience that seeks out fear, that is drawn to it. These individuals look for news about killers, drugs, theft, and other similar topics. There is a profitable market that feeds on others’ fears, spreading it to as many people as possible. Fear is a negative emotion that, like a virus, can easily spread in all directions.
The Contagion of Negative Emotions
Someone carrying fear or anger within them can spread these feelings to everyone around them. If a person with these emotions takes a microphone and speaks to a crowd, they can transmit fear to all who allow this emotion to enter their inner world. Fear, like anger, is contagious. A person driven by negative emotions can be dangerous because their actions are propelled by these destructive forces.
When we act out of negative emotions such as fear or anger, we are almost certain to make mistakes and take wrong actions. Our decisions cease to be guided by reason and consciousness, and instead are influenced by impulses that distort reality.
The Path to Eliminating Negative Emotions
To stop the spread of negative emotions, we must begin with ourselves. The process of emotional purification must start now, in this very moment. There is a magical point that exists neither in the future nor in the past, but in the present. It is where the cross meets, where the horizontal path intersects with the vertical path.
The horizontal line represents material life: birth and death, concerns about the body, and temporal events. The vertical path is different—it is for the rebels, for those who remember themselves and work for their own transformation. Those who walk this path do not identify with the problems and sorrows of life. Instead of being swept away by circumstances, these individuals follow the path of self-development, living moment by moment, recognizing that life’s problems are illusory and temporary. No problem is eternal.
Liberation Through Self-Awareness
By avoiding identification with the world’s problems, we can walk the vertical path and gradually eliminate our negative emotions. This journey requires deep self-reflection. When we cultivate self-awareness, we stop reacting automatically to external circumstances, and we free ourselves from the opinions of others and the need for external validation.
Consciousness, in its natural form, is free from fear. Fear is a product of the past, of memories, and of the limitations imposed by time. The true nature of consciousness is pure—it is light, and this light seeks only to illuminate, bringing love, serenity, happiness, and peace. Without fear or restriction, this is the true state of consciousness.
Conclusion
Overcoming fear and anger is a constant challenge that requires ongoing effort. Only by following the path of self-awareness and living in the present moment can we free ourselves from the negative emotions that cloud our vision. The vertical path—the path of self-development—offers us the possibility of living freely, consciously, and illuminated, without being enslaved by fear or anger. This is the nature of light.
