Fear

**Griz** · 08-16-2007, 08:27 AM

"Plane Crash" by Moe is my favorite work on the subject of fear.

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**Tyrone Shoelaces** · 08-16-2007, 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by marshalolson

well, that might be true a little, its really the feeling of overcoming fear that has me hooked.

its all about determining what you are ACTUALLY capable of...

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**Pow4Brains** · 08-16-2007, 09:03 AM

What’s the opening line in the Continuum (I think)? Something like: “Fear is like fire; it’s a good thing that keeps the house warm but can burn it down……….."

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**Grange** · 08-16-2007, 09:32 AM

I wonder what's Jack Handy's take on fear?

**TeleHoar** · 08-16-2007, 09:40 AM

The opposite of LOVE...is FEAR. (not HATE...hate is just a form of fear)

At any given moment you have the choice; being open with love and faith, or withdrawing and closing-off with fear.

Skiing teaches you to recognize fear, and to overcome it with faith (faith in your abilities, in the snow, or in Jamie's higher power). Throughout your life then you can recognize fear in all it's forms and overcome it. All your decisions are based upon FAITH or FEAR.

**MakersTeleMark** · 08-16-2007, 09:49 AM

Weight your back foot more Bondo, don't be scared.

**Odin** · 08-16-2007, 09:50 AM

Originally Posted by TeleHoar

The opposite of LOVE...is FEAR. (not HATE...hate is just a form of fear)

At any given moment you have the choice; being open with love and faith, or withdrawing and closing-off with fear.

Skiing teaches you to recognize fear, and to overcome it with faith (faith in your abilities, in the snow, or in Jamie's higher power). Throughout your life then you can recognize fear in all it's forms and overcome it. All your decisions are based upon FAITH or FEAR.

**Buster Highmen** · 08-16-2007, 09:51 AM

Is it fear. Or curiosity?

**Sir Jongalot** · 08-16-2007, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

Better to die like a man than "live" like a coward.

Yeah Brah!!! You're spot on!!! I've always wished that my fear to huck off of 100' cliffs to rocks in the summer was unfounded. I'm going to do King Arthurs TODAY!!

Wanna join me or are you still a "coward?"

**smitchell333** · 08-16-2007, 10:24 AM

Absolute statements are absolutely wrong.
^^^^^^
(I made a self condemning statement).

Its like most things in life - all in moderation.

If you ski in the backcountry and have "no fear" you will get yourself killed.

If you listen 100% to your fears then you'll never have any experiences worth living.

**FREESKIER_FIVE-0** · 08-16-2007, 10:55 AM

Originally Posted by smitchell333

If you ski in the backcountry and have "no fear" you will get yourself killed.

If you listen 100% to your fears then you'll never have any experiences worth living.

I disagree. I think that you need to listen to 100% of your fears. It just comes down to which ones you need to ignore, in order to live.

**AsheanMT** · 08-16-2007, 11:08 AM

The opposite of LOVE...is FEAR. (not HATE...hate is just a form of fear)

I agree, love and fear are the only two emotions, jealousy and anger are just representatives of fear.
let love be your guide

**Jack Handy** · 08-16-2007, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by Grange

I wonder what's Jack Handy's take on fear?

**Jack Handy** · 08-16-2007, 11:39 AM

Fear is a lot like the warning label on a prescription bottle. Failure to fully understand either can result in a lifetime of pain and regret. And if the prescription is for Viagra you might wind up with a 4-hour throbbing erection. Which is not necessarily something to be afraid of, unless you have to be somewhere, like a PTA meeting or the swimming pool.

**Cliff Huckable** · 08-16-2007, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by BlurredElevens

Fear has made you who you're not.
A tool of the system, easily manipulated by fear.
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Damn good stuff!
Have you suddenly become a deep thinker, or did someone else write this?

"Fear has made you what you are not." - I can picture the collective world saying this to the USA, then slapping it in the face a la Cher & Nicolas Cage in Moonstruck and saying "Snap out of it!".

**phatskis** · 08-16-2007, 03:27 PM

Fear knocked.
Faith answered.
Nobody was there.

**Blurred** · 08-16-2007, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by Cliff Huckable

Damn good stuff!
Have you suddenly become a deep thinker, or did someone else write this?

Nope, I wrote it. Stream of thought......

As far as "suddenly becoming a deep thinker"....you haven't been paying attention.

**Wiki Martin Says** · 08-16-2007, 03:48 PM

Formosa's law is an unofficial rule of Usenet groups, coined by David Formosa, that states, "The truly insane have enough on their plates without us adding to it." That is, flaming someone with an obvious mental problem can't make it any better. Mr Formosa first came up with this rule for the net abuse newsgroups, which had many trolls and spammers, but also many people who got into trouble for not understanding or being able to deal with others effectively.

It is common, both on the Internet and in real life, to seek amusement by ridiculing people who spout bogus nonsense or engage in silly behavior, on the basis that they have effectively invited this ridicule by their own overt behavior, usually some combination of stupidity, hypocrisy, and pomposity, but in any case behavior that they presumably have control over. However, in some cases, the behavior is the result of actual mental illness or dysfunction, rather than mere boneheadedness or intentional misconduct. Formosa's law states that if someone's weird behavior is caused by an actual pathology, it is inappropriate for others to increase their suffering by adding ridicule. Instead, ridicule should be reserved for people who know better than to engage in their improper conduct.

**Blurred** · 08-16-2007, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Wiki Martin Says

Formosa's law is an unofficial rule of Usenet groups, coined by David Formosa, that states, "The truly insane have enough on their plates without us adding to it." That is, flaming someone with an obvious mental problem can't make it any better. Mr Formosa first came up with this rule for the net abuse newsgroups, which had many trolls and spammers, but also many people who got into trouble for not understanding or being able to deal with others effectively.

It is common, both on the Internet and in real life, to seek amusement by ridiculing people who spout bogus nonsense or engage in silly behavior, on the basis that they have effectively invited this ridicule by their own overt behavior, usually some combination of stupidity, hypocrisy, and pomposity, but in any case behavior that they presumably have control over. However, in some cases, the behavior is the result of actual mental illness or dysfunction, rather than mere boneheadedness or intentional misconduct. Formosa's law states that if someone's weird behavior is caused by an actual pathology, it is inappropriate for others to increase their suffering by adding ridicule. Instead, ridicule should be reserved for people who know better than to engage in their improper conduct.

What a dumb fuckin' alias. Take your psycho-babble bullshit elsewhere.

**gh444** · 08-16-2007, 04:29 PM

Originally Posted by Wiki Martin Says

Formosa's law is an unofficial rule of Usenet groups, coined by David Formosa, that states, "The truly insane have enough on their plates without us adding to it." That is, flaming someone with an obvious mental problem can't make it any better. Mr Formosa first came up with this rule for the net abuse newsgroups, which had many trolls and spammers, but also many people who got into trouble for not understanding or being able to deal with others effectively.

It is common, both on the Internet and in real life, to seek amusement by ridiculing people who spout bogus nonsense or engage in silly behavior, on the basis that they have effectively invited this ridicule by their own overt behavior, usually some combination of stupidity, hypocrisy, and pomposity, but in any case behavior that they presumably have control over. However, in some cases, the behavior is the result of actual mental illness or dysfunction, rather than mere boneheadedness or intentional misconduct. Formosa's law states that if someone's weird behavior is caused by an actual pathology, it is inappropriate for others to increase their suffering by adding ridicule. Instead, ridicule should be reserved for people who know better than to engage in their improper conduct.

dont worry, its just a little close to home for blurred.

**Calidad** · 08-16-2007, 07:46 PM

When younger, I mastered my fear.

Or so I thought.

Then the love I had embraced in defiance of my fear grew until I learned the meaning of terror. There is nothing (NOTHING) in the world that compares to the terror having children. It is not the fear for oneself, it is the fear of oneself.

I have never known a mightier, or more damning beast.

**bcrider** · 08-16-2007, 07:49 PM

Fear is good for you in many ways.

Looking forward to using it in some situations and overcoming it in others this coming year.

**MeatPuppet** · 08-16-2007, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by marshalolson

well, that might be true a little, its really the feeling of overcoming fear that has me hooked.

its all about determining what you are ACTUALLY capable of...

Bingo! Exactly.

Discovering yourself. Fear is a part of that process. Knowing what fear should be listened to and what fear should be ignored:Knowing that is knowing yourself.

**skikola** · 08-16-2007, 09:17 PM

I think I said it already before everyone..but yeah, it's all about using your head.
However- sometimes you can't plan for this and fear strikes you in the middle of a line. Those have been some of my most fun moments on skis.

**minddoc** · 08-16-2007, 10:20 PM

My understanding of fear or emotions in general is that no matter what we do, fear will be there if your in a frightening situation. The more we avoid it the more it will present its self. Its better to be aware of it, understand what it’s telling you and make friends with it. Avoidance doesn’t work. Some people avoid it by making up statements like.

“Its better to die like man then live like a coward.” Some smoke weed, I try to sound smart.