New Consciousness Review Summer 2016 | Page 21

INSPIRATION HEALTH ARTICLE How can we use our fears to better ourselves? By Lise Bourbeau Fear is a feeling that occurs when one becomes aware of a danger or threat. As a result, the brain reacts instantaneously by sending the proper signals to the physical body so it’s in a position to face the dangerous or threatening situation. F irst the brain sends a message to the suprarenal glands that immediately secretes adrenaline. This hormone is responsible for releasing the body’s glucose supply, which allows the body to react appropriately. The resulting effects are a much greater physical strength needed to defend ourselves, a very active brain to decide quickly, etc. This extra energy can even help some people to avoid dying from a heart attack. There are two types of fear: the real fears and the unreal ones. Real fears Here are a few examples:  A big dog rushes out and jumps on you;  A car is heading straight for you or your child;  A person raises his arm to hit you; 21 | New Consciousness Review