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| − | '''Fear''' is the state of being [[afraid]]. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]]. | + | '''Fear''' is the state of being afraid. In some cases fear is the result of a lack of [[faith]]. |
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| − | Fear is usually considered a [[afflictive emotion|negative emotion]], but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of [[awe]] and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" ([[Proverbs]] 9:10). | + | Fear is usually considered a negative emotion, but it also has a positive [[Biblical]] meaning, connoting a mixture of awe and [[respect]]: "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of [[wisdom]]" (Proverbs 9:10). |
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| − | The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor [[deity]] called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]]. | + | The Ancient [[Greek]]s personified fear as a minor deity called [[Phobos]]<ref>[http://www.theoi.com/Olympios/AresAttendants.html#Deimos theoi.com]</ref>, who gives his name to one of the [[satellite]]s of [[Mars]]. |
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| − | In addition to cultivating one's [[faith]] through [[prayer]] and practicing [[virtue]], [[stress management]] [[breathing]] and [[relaxation technique]]s, regular [[meditation]] and a calming form of daily [[exercise]] such as [[walking]], [[Yoga]] or [[Tai Chi]] could help in the [[treatment]] of fear and [[anxiety]].
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| − | ==See Also== | + | [[category:philosophy]] |
| − | * [[Anxiety]], [[Worry]], Fear
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| − | * [[Panic]] or [[Panic attack]]
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| − | * [[Afflictive emotion]]
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| − | * [[Three poisons]] ([[Greed]]-[[Lust]] of [[Vata]], [[Anger]]-[[Hatred]] of [[Pitta]], [[Ignorance]] of [[Kapha]])
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| − | * [[Vata]] ([[Space]] and [[Air]] [[five elements|element]]) [[Dosha]] in [[Ayurvedic medicine]]
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| − | * [[Vata disease]]
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| − | * [[Vata emotion]]
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| − | * [[Mind/body]]
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| − | == External Links ==
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| − | * [http://www.medicinenet.com/anxiety/article.htm Anxiety Symptoms, Causes, Types, Signs and Treatment]
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| − | * [http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml Anxiety Disorders]
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[Category : Emotions]]
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| − | [[Category : Afflictive Emotions]]
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| − | [[Category : Vata]]
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| − | [[Category : Vata Emotions]]
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| − | [[Category : Vata Diseases]]
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| − | [[Category : Three Poisons]]
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| − | [[Category : Disorders]]
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| − | [[Category : Philosophy]]
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