Many people experience fear every day, but they may not realize where it truly comes from. According to Sadhguru, a well-known spiritual teacher, fear is not caused by real danger. It is created by our own mind.

How to Overcome Fear: A Lesson from Sadhguru

Fear Is About the Future, Not the Present

Sadhguru says fear always comes from what we think might happen next. It is not about what is happening right now. That means fear is about something that does not exist yet. If something does not exist, but we still suffer because of it, that's our imagination working against us.

The Mind Lives in the Past and Future

Our mind has two main parts: memory and imagination. Memory brings up the past. Imagination creates pictures of the future. Neither of these things are real in this moment. But we often get stuck in them. That's why many people feel anxious, stressed, or afraid.

Living in the Present Ends Fear

Sadhguru explains that the best way to overcome fear is to stay rooted in the present moment. If we stop thinking about the past or worrying about the future, fear disappears. Real life only happens now and in this moment, there is usually nothing to be afraid of.

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If you want to know how to overcome fear, learn to step out of your mind and into the now. Be present. That is where peace lives.