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Fear: Lifesaver or Manipulator

Fear is a powerful emotion that can be used for or against us

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The Un-Comfort Zone With Robert Wilson
Mon, 04/27/2020 - 12:02
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I was shocked to see that I had to walk through a maze of stacked pallets in order to enter the store. Then I saw a man spraying the shopping carts with some chemical, and I felt a chill run down my spine. Once I got inside, I noticed that almost everyone was wearing surgical masks and rubber gloves. It was really creepy; I felt like I was naked.

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Some of the people wore pins that read: “Stay Back Six Feet, Thank you.” I saw others that read: “Keep Away from Me by 6 Feet.” I noticed that people were avoiding eye contact and some even averted their faces when I looked toward them. I wondered if it was because I wasn’t wearing mask and gloves. At one point, I cleared my throat and a woman near me jumped away.

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