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By slowly changing our perceptions to we are special and we deserve the best life has to offer. Seeing in a truer more beautiful face in the mirror. Beleiveing what we do today to be the defining times in our lives, and that we are okay with how we will be remembered. Death is just part of the journey we must take. Evidence has no place in a life of Faith. "I can do all thing through christ which strengthens me." Phil 4:13

manny77 Oct. 24, 2010

KNOWLEDGE! Fear is always of the unknown. Unfortunately media outlets generate the majority of their income from stories that propagate fear - they are easy to produce and play on fear to sell on a large scale. When humans have the chance to sit face to face and understand each other - we realize that we are almost entirely similar in our wishes for a peaceful life.

ANNGILBERTSON@ME.COM Oct. 28, 2010

Agreed, tune out the media as much as possible and connect with real people who share in our experiences in so many ways. Surround yourself with love, and remember to breathe.

JSIL Oct. 29, 2010

Learn about the animals, then show them respect. Most important after that is patience. It takes time for them to trust us.

rennye Nov. 1, 2010

By getting up off out collective asses, shutting down the TVs, the computers, and the cell phones, and going out into the world to meet people, one on one, starting with our own neighborhoods, and then expanding outwards. By being in the streets, & making them our own. By taking care of our bodies by not filling them with junk (sugar, salt, oil, meat, preservatives, artificial flavors & colors, hydrogenated oils, etc), but rather filling them with plant based whole nutritious foods. By walking instead of driving everywhere. Taking care of our minds by reading, being creative, continuing education no matter what our age, and constantly reaching out to new people and making friends. And by being kind to animals, those that can't do anything for us, the elderly, the young, and ourselves. When we feel empowered, healthy, and confident, & surrounded by community, family & friends, fear can't take hold.

Deni Nov. 3, 2010

I agree with the previous comments stated such as Fear of the unknown. Also having parents be around to parent, families spending time together or creating families with friends and being a bigger part of something then a home body on a PSP or WII. I would rather volunteer my time than earn a paycheck, there is a bigger reward. I am all for protecting the wild life and the environment that the wild life should roam freely (less buildings and more greens would be ok with me). I could even go without malls-yuck. Let's show the animals and people respect.

kathspaths Nov. 3, 2010

Oh replacing fear with trust, well get to know a person. I have taken a wonderful woman to chemotherapy for almost 1 year and she is 86 yrs. old and was told by a 2nd doctor today that she has stage 4 cancer. We were never told this before by her doctor and she is a widow who has no one to rely on but me and my Mom. She has FEAR and she listens to my Mom and I and after talking to her for awhile she feels better, but my Mom and I worry about her and know that she is the type to lay awake all night worrying about when she is going to die. That's just plain horrible, but the point is we talk, we listen and we share and that fear we hope is replaced with heart felt trust from one to another human. Love ya Fran.

kathspaths Nov. 3, 2010

Give a smile and say Hallo to other people and you will have it back. Lonlyness is not good so take care.

taxenf Nov. 4, 2010

Love, education and mutual respect.

Incredible Places Nov. 5, 2010

have faith (that's the most crucial thing) and yes, some fears of 'unknown' things can be severed by deep thinking and exploring the truth.. but still there is an illusion always.. in that case.. we need to have blind faith.. :)

unique15 Nov. 10, 2010

La peur est un voile qui cache l'ignorance. Pour s'en défaire, il faut d'abord se connecter à sa propre peur et tenter l'expérience derrière cette peur. Et quoi de mieux que d'être entouré de gens de confiance pour vaincre notre peur. Plus on expérimente, plus on prend confiance en soi.... et aux autres.

danielle.stemarie Nov. 11, 2010

By facing it straight to the eyes! Close your eyes, let go & let God!

andrea prado Nov. 17, 2010

Benevolence! Collectively restore the health of the Planet & its Economy as a Priority to all. Give away free green homes and the winners must "Pay It Forward"! Create all of the Green Businesses needed for Sustainable Communities. Share knowledge and do not stop until no one wants for what is needed to survive or thrive! And how do we go about this tremendous task? http://www.behelpfulnothurtful.blogspot.com/ Be Helpful Not Hurtful

BeHelpfulNotHurtful Nov. 17, 2010

With Knowledge,Understanding,Patience and Love!

trishwildfire Nov. 17, 2010

By trusting our own senses, sensibility, knowledge and make no room for the wolf in sheep cloths. Just say no!

Shaktiva Nov. 18, 2010

The way to replace fear with trust is to do what it takes to get to know the other person or the situation. The more we know about someone that is different the less we fear them so just by getting to know someone or something we automatically loose the fear we originally felt and the fear will be replaced by trust. The never stop learning idea applies here totally. Because learning is how to replace fear with trust. This whole idea can be seen as a type of phobia, take homo-phobia for instance, it is the fear or being afraid of being around homosexuals. If we learn more about the person and start to realize they are no different than we are, (they put their pants on one leg at a time just like everyone else) then we will not fear them, or be angry toward them. So learning is the key to replacing fear with trust.

jtbutler Nov. 18, 2010

Have the majority of people forgotten that when you answer a question you are suppose to restate the question so the reader knows exactly what you are talking about? Also when you restate the question it helps the reader because you are giving them all the information they need to understand your answer. ;-) I hope at least one person learns from this statement.

jtbutler Nov. 18, 2010

By telling news organizations that they need to use facts and not fear to educate the public on issues facing our nation. Fear and illusions should not, and can not, be used to drive ratings.

MikeHoward Nov. 18, 2010

To replace fear with trust is not possible without educating yourself. With knowledge comes tolerance; with tolerance comes acceptance; with acceptance comes trust. And I am not talking about knowledge that comes from a book or a website; I am speaking about life experience. I just returned from three months in Rwanda and the fear my friends and family harbored concerning my safety was truly unbelievable. Using my blog to share my real life experiences interacting with their society and asking questions, I have been able to shift the views of these individuals. Working in a classroom on a project, we asked the students what they loved most - avacado, futbol, church, etc. One student raised her hand and simply stated, "Knowledge, I love knowledge." This young woman already understands and values the main key to fostering trust and understanding that is needed to diminish fear, generate trust and level the social inequities of our world.

TDriggs Nov. 18, 2010

I don't think most people realize how much the little things matter. A simple smile, wave, or handshake can say a lot. For some it is difficult for them to change their perspectives because of how they were raised and the society they grew up in, however, doing just that and small acts of kindness can go a long way. Change has never been easy but it starts with you. Racism, sexism, religious judgement, etc. may never change but if you make the effort to change, show kindness, and help those in need, someone around you is sure to follow.

Nikky Nov. 21, 2010