Whatever it Takes

It probably seems really whimpish, but it is definitely something I do not regret.  All my life I have shut my eyes when watching tele and I thought something gruesome was about to occur.  My reasoning was and still is that I do not what such images in my mind.
It is harder these days though as there seems to be a trend to spring fear or the worst on someone when it is least expected.  For years I could basically see it coming and prepare.  These days the worst can be thrust on me at any time and there seems to be a greater desire to shock.
I am watching less of a certain type of tele these days.  It seems immunity to fear requires stronger doses.  That comes as no surprise as it is so true in life that more is often required to produce the same.
I was really surprised to hear a lady comedian say she thought the day was coming when shows like “Big Brother” would see a contestant killed to maintain ratings.  In a sense that does not surprise.  I think the Roman games reached a killing point for shock value and to feed blood lust.
Anyway that is a round about way of writing about the undesirability of fear.  It is amazing to me that a site that presents no challenge to me in the light, seems sinister and an undesirable place to visit when dark.  This is not talking about common sense precautions but unreasonable fears.
There may be more but it seems to me there are at least two types of fear – real and imagined.  To me it is totally reasonable to be ready to combat someone or something wanting to do me harm.  It seems to me such fears can be overcome by preparedness.  That is to say, what could be a fear will not be called that if prepared.  I am not one to expect the worst, but I do believe in being prepared should the worst occur.
The other type of fear to me is that which is imagined.  To me there are three responses to such a thing.  Going with it.  That is looking for it and feeding off it.  I see that with some of the things terrorists are willing to publicly do.  They come as a shock to most.  There is the most common response which is a “will-power” response to fearful things.  Commonality though does not mean adequacy.  A look around seems to indicate that what is sufficient for some, is inadequate for others. 
Then there is a “his power” response.  I admit I do like that one.  I am one who willingly acknowledges that in myself there is inadequate strength to combat all that wants ill for me.  That is why I use “will power” knowing it is good (but inadequate) combined with “his power” to have a win.