Joshua Graham teaches you how to deal with fear

[Abraxas]

"Courage is not the absence of fear. It is acting in spite of it."
-Theodore Roosevelt

[sawmesalami]

This was extraordinarily well written.

[nickhoc]

Fear is a natural part of being alive, giving into terror is a choice that must be consciously avoided at all costs.

[frostblitz]

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration."
-Frank Herbert

[Blackout]

12 years later, Joshua Graham still spitting wisdom beyond our worth.

[dragonfell]

The Joshua Graham AI voice really bringing out the philosophers in this community


I love this

[benjaminlyons]

I’ve been fighting a hell of a lot of anxiety and a nasty case of perfectionism that’s plagued me for just about my whole life. Although this may not be the first time I’ve heard this message, it really helps to hear it again. Especially from the voice of a character in a game who never knew me personally.
Thank you so much for this, I’ll try repeating this in my head next time I get paralyzed by my own thoughts

[vincentrees]

Fear of death, fear of failure, fear of rejection, these things are pointless. You don't fear the sunrise, a flock of birds travelling overhead. So why fear these things?
If you are overcome with fear, meditate in whatever form you choose. Take slow, deep breaths to regulate your heartbeat. Much of the fear you may feel can be reduced if you calm that jackhammer in your chest. If you are an overthinker, like me, train your mind ruthlessly. Keep hold of your thoughts before they can meander into wild theory. And above all else; never act out of this fear. Regain your composure before you move, and your apparent confidence and calm will affect yourself and those around you in a loop. Danger is very real, but in this way you can control your fear of it.

[youngdud]

You, the person behind the text and thought, have my respect for the good message and a smart delivery

[whooosh]

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley of death,
I will fear no evil, for you are with me

[whodis]

Fear is a warning sign, not a barrier. It's a signal that lets you know that risk/danger is near, but how you respond to said risk/danger is up to you. You can control what you do, but you have to be present and aware.

[joecrim]

I just took a philosophy course in high school and feel like this 5 minute ai video based on a video game character is far better written and explained then anything I had in the entire 6 months. Honestly respect to whomever wrote this it’s amazing

[budgetbiker]

"I must not fear.

Fear is the mind-killer.

Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration.

I will face my fear.

I will permit it to pass over me and through me.

And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path.

Where the fear has gone there will be nothing.

Only I will remain."

-dune

[luizeduardo]

the crackling of the fire, and the burned man talking about controlling fear.
really shows he knows what hes talking about and how he had to learn it

[jehriko]

holy shit dude the psychological effect of hearing advice from a cool game character compared to any other person makes a huge difference for some reason, great video!

[unforgivencaleb]

"Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less."
-Marie Curie

[goonbug]

Did you write this yourself. This is beautiful and enlightening. I’ve always felt I’ve never truly been afraid of anything I’ve just lacked confidence and because of the lack of confidence I felt uncertainty and uncertainty is why death is terrifying. Because we just don’t know what happens after

[odracircomix]

JOSHUA IS THE DAD I NEVER HAD IN THESE SPEECHES

[MrBartolbe]

Please give some love to this VA and so much truth said here.

[RedFoxGrappler]

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” - Isaiah 41:10