Ilchi Lee Articles About Yoga Exercises.

The way to overcome doubt is not by blind belief, but through a knowing or awareness, the true source of intelligence. When you “know” something for sure, then doubt automatically disappears. The human transition, from an age of belief to an age of knowledge, was heralded by unforgettable words uttered by a famous scientist about six hundred years ago: “But the Earth still rotates around the sun.” Doubt has always been necessary for protection from danger we could not sense or see. However, as we develop the ability to perceive whatever danger lurks, we no longer need this protective mechanism. When we have outgrown the need for doubt, we will finally be able to think as we wish and will no longer be led by uncontrolled thinking.

Pro. Ilchi Lee writes in his book that fear has an even greater presence in our lives. Emotions in the limbic system can be classified into two basic categories… fear and love. Based on these two simple emotions, an action of advancement or retreat, acceptance or refusal, is determined. The energy of love is expressed in human desire to socialize and become a part of a community. The energy of fear is characterized by desire to avoid pain or, failing that, to fight. How can we possibly overcome such deeply rooted instinct?

When we become angry, fear takes one step back. When we feel courage, fear takes two steps back. However, it is always on call to rush back to our side in times of need. When we feel joy, we feel fear melt away. Fear and the associated negative emotions that it gives rise to all melt away in the presence of genuine joy. When we can utilize the power of joy to overcome fear, we can then fully use the capabilities of our limbic system. We will no longer be led by our emotions. We will instead lead them.