This world can be cruel at times. In the all things return to balance because the same cruel world can be at times kind too.
I think our fears stem from this uncertainty rather than just cruelty alone. The same fear that can hold us back can also be the impetus of last resort measures. Sometimes these measures may take us places that we thought wern't possible.
At the end of the day human beings are creatures of instinct rather than reason. So I find that this uncertainty can actually sometimes allow us to thrive.
Indeed but, the level that we feel the fear we aren't actually in much danger at all. What is worst case scenario for me failing? Even in failure there is still movement possible and new roads to try.
Perhaps you are right in saying that the level of fear we feel is not inspired by mortal danger or something of equal consequence. At most maybe humiliation.............. still fear of low levels can possibly allow us take newer paths or maybe do something stupid.
The same exact person in the same exact situation might to a different thing than the last time. Maybe it depends on person to person as well.
Obviously my logic here is not to put oneself in danger to see what happens but I am trying to sort out what possible scenarios might lead to a better decision.
I think that fear that used to be applied to the body is now being hijacked by the ego. We fear failure because of our reputation, not broken bones. There is of course healthy fear (physical) but for the most part, I don't face this daily. My fears are psychologically induced and most likely imaginary.