To "Fear" or not to "Fear"
It's been raining cats and dogs in Bangkok for the past week and this morning was no exception. It's gotten me into a somewhat philosophical mood. Somehow the cool weather and cool airconditioning is good for just curling up on a couch with a good book or a good movie to watch. It's also very relaxing and peaceful. Bangkok sounds quiet. Somehow the rain drowns out all the sounds, or perhaps people just temporarily put their activities on hold. There is definitely no construction when its raining. Few people walk the roads. Few motorcycles rush by. All I hear is water swooshing around. My philosophical me got thinking about the word "Fear." Everyone experiences "fear" now and then. It just depends to what degree. When faced with a lion rushing towards us with it's mouth wide open, we undoubtedly feel a lot of "fear." We "fear" for our lives. We "fear" danger. Yet there is also another kind of "fear" ...