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The Fear of Awakening: Why We Resist the Truth

Three Core Fears That Keep Us Shackled to Illusions

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Thomas A. Vik
Jun 18, 2024
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We talk a good game about awakening.

Everyone’s got a theory, a guru, a method. But let’s face it—most of us are terrified of the truth. Why? Because awakening means the end of everything we cling to, everything we think we are. Let’s dive into the deep end and explore three core fears…

…keeping us shackled to our illusions.

1. The Fear of Losing Identity

Your identity is a house of cards built on a shaky foundation of thoughts, beliefs, and stories.

We construct this elaborate self-image and guard it like a dragon hoards gold. The fear of losing identity is the fear of losing everything familiar. What are you without your name, your history, your opinions?

Take a look at Narcissus, the mythic figure who fell in love with his own reflection. He’s the poster boy for ego-obsession. We’re all a bit like Narcissus, entranced by our own self-image, terrified to look away lest we lose sight of who we think we are. But here’s the kicker: that self-image is nothing more than a reflection, an illusion. The real you isn’t that ephemeral picture—it’s the awareness behind it.

When we begin to see the cracks in the façade, panic sets in. Who am I if I’m not this person? What am I if not this story? These are the questions that lead us to the edge of the abyss. But remember, the identity you fear losing is just a construct. The real you can’t be lost…

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