Every individual being has a fear all to themselves. Fear holds us back, it makes us second guess and never fails to stop us in our tracks. It's something that steadily lingers in our minds, a constant reminder and a piercing hesitation. Those who claim they aren't afraid of anything, are far from truth tellers. For some, there is nothing to fear, but fear itself.
People who speak openly about their one true fear are considered brave in the scheme of things. Others might throw out a common fear so they don't look weak, maybe they don't want to talk about the thing they really fear the most. I wanted to dive deeper — get to the genuine part of a human soul; I wished to know what the people around me considered their kryptonite, and some were willing to share their greatest fears with me.
Rejection."I feel left out of things. It's scary to think you love someone more than they love you. It's like I'm being excluded, and wasting time on the person."
The Dark.
"I'm scared of my mind in the dark. I'm scared of whatever thoughts I conjure up and put right outside my field of view, and scared of dying alone to some horrible creature with nothing but malicious intent."
Marriage.
"The thought of marrying someone, and one day having them not love me anymore, is a terrifying feeling for me."
Commitment.
"I'm afraid of choosing something, and having it be the wrong choice. I won't be able to go back and change my mind. Commitment is final and I don't like feeling stuck. I want the freedom to do something different."
Being alone.
"I have a fear of being alone, of never finding love or giving it. A fear of searching for something I can't have, and never finding someone I can truly be myself with. I'm afraid I won't find someone who will comfort me and care for me just as much as I will care for them."
As for me, I see a part of myself in each of these people and their fears. However, my biggest fear is looking back on my life with regret. I want to do as much as I can and experience the things life has to offer. I don't want to look at my life, and all I have to hold onto are what ifs and maybes.
My message to the person reading this article, and even to myself somewhat, is this: embrace your fear — do not let it stop you from pursuing what you desire. If you want it, chase it. Do not let it be your kryptonite.
