Are you assailed by imaginary fears?

We are always troubled by fear of unknown happening and unable to cut ourselves out of it. It is not always fear about us or about failure of our actions or death. Our fear concerns those whom we hold dear and love.

We are concerned about our parents, spouse, children, close friends, relatives and their health, well-being and happiness. We imagine all worst fears that we see around may happen to our near and dear. It is not a rational anxiety backed by realistic risks.

A rational fear is a sign of maturity and its awareness tends to keep the risks away. It is an essential part of living sounding us warning at the appropriate times.

We do not leave open lamps when we leave the house, we ensure that doors are properly secured, we turn off the taps, and we walk on the platforms and adhere to signals when crossing the road. We are guided in these by fear of accidents or loss.

But unfounded irrational fears are more afflictions of the mind.They spoil the present. We pass thro much pain by the imaginary fears that have never come true and may not also. There can be unexpected hardships in life. Except for the normal precautions that we take, we must get along with life and be prepared to face the troubles as and when they come.

No man's life is free from problems."Into each life some rain must fall"—but why open your umbrella while the sun is shining?" Faith in God can help overcome this fear of the unexpected.