Acronym for Fear - SoberRecovery : Alcoholism Drug Addiction Help and Information

candi7 · 08-25-2012, 08:59 AM

What does FEAR stand for?

F. E. A. R.
False Evidence Appearing Real

My sponsor shared this acronym with me this morning.. I thought it was cool!

xoxoxoxoxoxo

What I've learned:

RECOGNIZE WHAT YOU ARE AFRAID OF.(don't deny-identify-overcome)
KNOW THE SOURCE OF YOUR FEAR.(where is it coming from)
CHECK THE REALITY OF YOUR FEAR. (many times not real)

Fear keeps us in bondage... there is FREEDOM when we let go of fear..we see things with clarity.. "What's the worst thing that can happen".. not always as bad as we imagine...

SO in come PEACE when we let go of fear... problem not solved, but peace to face it head on..

THEN: we are no longer powerless to do something and we can take ACTION & have CONFIDENCE

ANYONE DEALING WITH THE 4TH STEP??? INTERESTING BLOG...

FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

"Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain." Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Bless you for your fear for it is a sign of wisdom. Do not hold yourself in fear. Transform the energy to flexibility and you will be free from what you fear."
— Yoko Ono

I give you back- Poem by Joy Harjo...she seems happy to give her fear away!

Joy Harjo A Poem to Get Rid of Fear - YouTube

Taking5 · 08-25-2012, 10:22 AM

The one I heard was F*** Everything and Run

candi7 · 08-25-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Taking5

The one I heard was F*** Everything and Run

LMAO! YES I saw this one... that was me before I stopped drinking-a chronic runner... Now I have to stand and face it-oh sooo lovely... Living life on lifes terms..

sugarbear1 · 08-25-2012, 12:27 PM

turn it around....

Face Everything And Recover ........

candi7 · 08-25-2012, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sugarbear1

turn it around....

Face Everything And Recover ........

Nice! Very true!

Kelltic · 08-26-2012, 10:00 AM

This is a great post. Facing my fears head on is so vital.

candi7 · 08-26-2012, 10:04 AM

thank you Kelltic

08-25-2012, 08:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
candi7 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 5	Acronym for Fear What does FEAR stand for? F. E. A. R. False Evidence Appearing Real My sponsor shared this acronym with me this morning.. I thought it was cool! xoxoxoxoxoxo What I've learned: RECOGNIZE WHAT YOU ARE AFRAID OF.(don't deny-identify-overcome) KNOW THE SOURCE OF YOUR FEAR.(where is it coming from) CHECK THE REALITY OF YOUR FEAR. (many times not real) Fear keeps us in bondage... there is FREEDOM when we let go of fear..we see things with clarity.. "What's the worst thing that can happen".. not always as bad as we imagine... SO in come PEACE when we let go of fear... problem not solved, but peace to face it head on.. THEN: we are no longer powerless to do something and we can take ACTION & have CONFIDENCE ANYONE DEALING WITH THE 4TH STEP??? INTERESTING BLOG... FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain." Ralph Waldo Emerson "Bless you for your fear for it is a sign of wisdom. Do not hold yourself in fear. Transform the energy to flexibility and you will be free from what you fear." — Yoko Ono I give you back- Poem by Joy Harjo...she seems happy to give her fear away! Joy Harjo A Poem to Get Rid of Fear - YouTube

08-25-2012, 10:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
Taking5 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: LA - Lower Alabama Posts: 4,244	The one I heard was F*** Everything and Run __________________ It is easier to practice total abstinence than perfect moderation _______________________________________ Any quotes from the big book of AA are from the first edition, or are otherwise exempt from copyright infringement under the "fair use doctrine".

08-25-2012, 12:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
sugarbear1 ~sb Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MD Posts: 9,763	turn it around.... Face Everything And Recover ........ __________________ Someday everything will all make sense. For now, laugh at confusion, smile through tears, & remind yourself that everything happens for a reason. All Big Book quotes are from the first edition. Linked with the permission of Alcoholics Anonymous World Services, Inc.

08-26-2012, 10:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Kelltic Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: NY Posts: 117 Blog Entries: 2	This is a great post. Facing my fears head on is so vital.

08-26-2012, 10:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
candi7 Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 316 Blog Entries: 5	thank you Kelltic

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