Become New with John Ortberg 10. Radically Accepting Your Fears | John Ortberg
Dec 12, 2021
John Ortberg, an expert in radical acceptance and overcoming fear, discusses the concept of radical acceptance and how it relates to living without fear. He explores the impact of experiential avoidance on unwanted thoughts and emotions, and emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God to overcome fear. Ortberg also discusses the importance of renewing the mind and trusting in God to experience peace.
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Accept, Don't Suppress Fear
- Don't try to suppress fear by force.
- Accepting fear is more effective than trying to fight it.
Thought Suppression Backfires
- Suppressing thoughts makes them stronger, like trying not to think of a yellow jeep.
- The act of suppression reinforces the thought's presence.
Shark Tank Analogy
- Imagine being over a shark tank connected to a polygraph.
- Trying not to be anxious in such a situation would likely increase anxiety.