Have you ever found yourself gripped by an irrational fear? A fear that, to others, might seem trivial, but to you, it's a towering, insurmountable wall?

Today, we unfold a tale of fear and the journey to conquering it.

When I was young, every Chinese New Year, my family would go to my grandma's village house. That year, our relatives invited a lion dance troupe. I remember those two lions, crouching in front of the altar, getting ready to "cai qing". Their movements were nimble and adorable, drawing my curiosity.

As I approached one of the lions, the drums and gongs sound, the rhythm speeds up, and the lion leaps up from the ground.

This sudden movement triggers a fear that would linger for nearly three decades.

Every Chinese New Year, the sight of lion dances and mascots would send me running in the opposite direction. Even the innocent mascots at theme parks became figures of terror.

This fear was so deeply ingrained that it manifested in recurring nightmares of a giant canine creature, causing sleepless nights filled with tears.

Years turned into decades, and the fear persisted. But I was not content with living in the shadow of this fear. This led to a quest for overcoming it, a journey that included psychologists, hypnotherapy, past life regression therapy, counseling, and spiritual healing.

The turning point came at the age of thirty-three, when after nearly thirty years of living in the grip of this fear, I decided to face it head-on. The once-feared lion dances no longer triggered a racing heart, cold hands and feet, or a sense of weakness. Mascots became harmless figures rather than terrifying monsters.

This tale of transformation is a testament to the power of resilience and courage. It shows us that no matter how deep-seated our fears might be, we have the power to overcome them.

It's a journey of self-discovery, of confronting our deepest fears and emerging victorious.

Remember, fears are but shadows that dwindle when faced with the light of courage. So, if there's a fear you've been living with, know this: You have the strength to overcome it. You have the power to transform your fear into courage.

Don't give up on yourself. Face your fears, and you'll find that they're not as insurmountable as they seem.