‘FEAR NOT!: Manifesting the Psychological/Neurological Power of Good Tidings of Great Joy’ Part II

By McFall | December 12, 2024

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‘FEAR NOT!: Manifesting the Psychological/Neurological Power of Good Tidings of Great Joy’ Part II

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I – “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.” (Luke 2:10 – KJV)

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II – “And so the agent (messenger) says to them, “Stop being afraid (or: Do not continue fearing)! Look, and consider this – for you see, I, myself, am now bringing and announcing good news (a message of ease and wellness) to and for you folks: great joy which will progressively be for all the people (or: will continue existing in the entire general public)” (Luke 2:10 – JMNT)

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III – Amygdala The amygdala is an almond-shaped mass of grey matter in the anterior part of the medial temporal region that is concerned with emotional responses (Greek: amygdalum, almond). It lies just in front of the hippocampus, close to the temporal pole, and blends with the medial temporal cortex). Although the amygdala is involved in all types of emotional response (both ‘positive’ and ‘negative’), it is particularly important in situations that elicit anxiety, fear or rage…The amygdala integrates diverse sensory, cognitive and other information to help determine the emotional significance of a particular situation. An important role is the identification of potentially harmful circumstances and triggering appropriate autonomic responses (e.g. a ‘fight or flight’ reaction) via projections to the hypothalamus and brain stem. It has therefore been described as a danger detector. The orbital region of the prefrontal cortex exerts a moderating influence on the amygdala which can alter or inhibit emotional responses based on context or previous experience (e.g. fleeing from a snake encountered on a forest floor, but not in a zoo or pet shop).The amygdala is also involved in implicit learning, particularly during emotionally charged situations (fear conditioning). This may be of relevance in anxiety disorders including phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…” ScienceDirect.com

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V – “Hallelujah! Blessed man, blessed woman, who fear (honor) God, Who cherish and relish his commandments, Their children robust on the earth, And the homes of the upright—how blessed! Their houses brim with wealth And a generosity that never runs dry. Sunrise breaks through the darkness for good people— God’s grace and mercy and justice! The good person is generous and lends lavishly; No shuffling or stumbling around for this one, But a sterling and solid and lasting reputation. Unfazed by rumor and gossip, Heart ready, trusting in God, Spirit firm, unperturbed, Ever blessed, relaxed among enemies, They lavish gifts on the poor— A generosity that goes on, and on, and on. An honored life! A beautiful life! Someone wicked takes one look and rages, Blusters away but ends up speechless. There’s nothing to the dreams of the wicked. Nothing.” (Psalms 112 – The Message)

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VI – How Does Negative News Coverage Impact Mental Health? Fight or flight response Watching upsetting news footage starts the body’s “fight or flight” response. Adrenaline is then released, and so is the stress hormone, cortisol. When our bodies are in this state, we experience the same symptoms we may experience if we were under threat. These symptoms include rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, upset stomach, etc. Depression and anxiety symptoms The news increases depression and anxiety symptoms. One study found that people showed an increase in symptoms after only 14 minutes of news consumption. These symptoms are made worse when people feel they have no ability to improve the situations they are learning about on the news. Social media and addictive behavior Relying on social media for your news can drive addictive behavior. This is important to note since more than 50% of Americans receive their news via social media. Clickbait headlines and social media algorithms are designed to keep you coming back for more, making it difficult to stop returning to apps for your news.