Imagine waking up each day worried you’ll upset someone powerful.
Maybe it’s a boss, a parent, or even your friends. Now multiply that fear—imagine believing hundreds of powerful beings control your life. You’d always be stressed, always scared to mess up.
That’s exactly how humanity felt before the experience at Mount Sinai. But Sinai changed everything.
Instead of feeling scared about endless powers, people realized something huge:
There’s only ONE source behind everything—one infinite, caring, involved G-d. And the impact spread, changing humanity forever.
This shift wasn’t just spiritual—it was psychological.
1. Fear says: “I’m always in danger, and I’ll mess things up.”
2. Awe says: “I’m connected to something greater that’s guiding me.”
When you feel awe instead of fear, you become confident enough to set boundaries. Because you’re grounded in something bigger.
Here’s what you can do today:
1. Notice when you’re feeling scared or overwhelmed.
2. Pause and remind yourself:
“I’m part of something bigger. I’m supported.”
3. Choose awe over fear by recognizing you’re connected—not isolated.
Remember this simple truth:
“Fear shrinks you. Awe connects you.”
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.