Not losing everything in this world isn't possible, good householder. This should then be self-explaning in regard of fear/no-fear of dying.Vagueabsolute wrote: ↑March 12th, 2023, 9:47 amBut you don’t know whats not possibly, do you?Samana Johann wrote: ↑March 11th, 2023, 8:11 amOnly if ignorant one does not give up what's not possible to controlVagueabsolute wrote: ↑March 8th, 2023, 9:47 am I have found that a fear of losing or failing can push people to give up or refrain from even trying.
Why do you think this is?
A few reasons that seem plausible to me are as follows.
Reason #1
Conceding gives a sense of control in contrast to having success ripped out of your hands.
Reason #2
Giving up can give the impression that you never cared, does sparing some pride.
Reason #3
Giving up in the pursuit of one thing, leaves time and energy for something else to be Achieved.
Reason #4
One may give up on hope in fear of disappointment.
Reason #5
Hope can be heavy and straining, letting go of it may be easier.
When winning is your only desire, giving up can never be an option.
With your arms and legs severed, would you let your murderer drag you to your end, or would you bite down on the ground?
Good to have no fear to win over oneself, good to have no fear to hold on virtue and goodwill.