Fears are programs present in the conscious or subconscious mind that arose because an individual did not know how to react in unfamiliar, unexpected situations—since they lacked practical experience with them—and these reactions were stored as fear. Fear is like a shadow; it always follows us, and until we uncover its causes, it will always haunt us.

Several important conclusions follow from all this:

1. Everyone is afraid (even those who deny it), because if they are not consciously aware of it, they store such situations in their subconscious. Even if they aren’t afraid right now, a situation may arise in the future for which they don’t know the solution, and they will be afraid of it.
2. Fear goes hand in hand with existence and stems from the fact that it is impossible for us to possess all the knowledge necessary for existence. We must constantly adapt because ever-changing circumstances bring about new situations. These new challenges take a toll on the individual.
3. Most fears are instilled in childhood by parents and the environment, based on their own unresolved fears.
4. Humanity becomes susceptible to manipulation through fear, a fact that religious and secular leaders have exploited throughout history to secure their power.
5. Above a certain level, fear becomes a problem even for society’s ruling class, because
6. The individuals are left alone with their fear and can count on no one but themselves.

Above a certain level, fear becomes a problem even for the leading strata of society, because:

1. It increases depression and suicidal tendencies.
2. It triggers illnesses and reduces work capacity.
3. It reduces the propensity to reproduce.
4. It increases alcoholism, drug use, and crime.
5. Once it reaches a certain point, it culminates in war.

What (pseudo-)solutions does the leading stratum of society offer for these fears?

1. A leader in the role of savior (just trust me and I’ll take care of everything).
2. Medications and sedatives that reduce symptoms but do not help resolve the fear; instead, they enable the individual to work hard further.
3. Those who can afford it may seek psychotherapy. In the best-case scenario, a fear can be resolved within 5–10 years, though not necessarily to its full depth. The wealthier segment of the American population attends psychotherapy throughout their lives.
4. Plans for providing a universal basic income.

Let’s pause here for a moment: why is this a pseudo-solution? For now, we examine this solely from the perspective of these fears. The idea of a universal basic income stems from the fact that most people fear losing their jobs, fearing they won’t find a new one because they lack the necessary qualifications, and fearing they won’t be able to subsist and support their families. So let’s give them an amount that will cover their basic needs, which, in theory, could significantly reduce overall stress levels.

However, the introduction of a basic income would immediately drive-up prices due to increased demand, and before long, the basic income would once again be insufficient to cover anything. It would have to be raised again, leading to an endless cycle. Furthermore, not everyone is equally capable of managing the money. If people receive more, they spend more; for some, their monthly allowance won’t even last a week, and fear will return. This is more or less enough to show that society does not provide a solution to these fears.

Let’s see what solutions churches (religious organizations) offer. For now, let’s set aside the fact that religious organizations also engage in charitable work, because there isn’t enough money to feed every hungry mouth. However, it seems that believers cope better with their fears. They can place their trust in someone—in God—in the hope that He will help, and they are more patient and accepting of their fate. On the other hand, religions replace people’s existential fears with fear of God. They threaten people with hell, damnation, and excommunication; in other cultures, with rebirth as animals; and regardless of how much truth there is in these, this does not reduce the overall level of human fear.

And we haven’t even mentioned the fear of death yet. Perhaps someone isn’t afraid of ceasing to exist, but rather of the path leading there—of illness, helplessness, and vulnerability. Well, then, should we offer them euthanasia? Religious organizations will protest immediately, but soon there will be so many elderly and so few young people that no one will be able to care for the elderly with preserving their dignity. (It’s already impossible now.) Oh, humanoid robots will take care of it… Yeah, right.

What we offer as a solution would only be feasible for the top 10–15% of humanity in terms of consciousness—if anyone understands and applies it. In our system, we’ve developed several very fast and effective methods for overcoming fear, which anyone can apply to themselves after proper training. We don’t use psychological methods—only yoga techniques that are thousands of years old, adapted to today’s culture. This way, the time required to resolve the issue can be significantly reduced, depending on the type of fear.

How is it possible that this hasn’t become widespread yet? Simply because Indian yogis weren’t interested in this world; they were focused on leaving it as soon as possible, not on feeling good while in it. However, if the goal is not to leave but to evolve, then a fundamental sense of well-being is necessary for that evolution. Our yoga system, therefore, has a different goal than the Indian tradition. For those who learn and practice the necessary yoga techniques with us, their lives can take a turn for the better.

What can we offer to those with whom this method does not work? Unfortunately, for them, we recommend accepting their fate, praying, and striving to behave well. The unconscious people suffer through life, while the conscious shape it.

Those who wish to belong to the conscious category have the opportunity to face their fears and work through them. We do not promise that anyone will become completely free of fear. What is realistically achievable is that they will be able to manage their fears, acquire methods for processing their situations, and, as a result, significantly reduce the stress caused by adapting to ever-changing challenges.

(to be continued…)

Margaret Rhasoda Varga
guru of UCCM
Budapest, Hungary