Karen Thomspon Walker-Fear

Karen Thompson Walker - What fear can teach us... This video is an inspiring story told by story teller and author of 'The Age of Miracles' who attempts to change the way we think about fear. The story used in her inspiring story is the one of the ‘Essex’ whaleship which started sinking after an attack from a sperm whale 3000 miles away from any homeland in 1819. After considering two scenarios which included going to an island nearby and being eaten by cannibals or attempting to sail home to America. It is clear that fear played a part in the men’s decision. Karen talks about how fear, if used in the correct manor, can be an amazing thing. Karen talks about how people can learn from fear and that fears have different faces. She goes on to talk about how fears have plots, beginning and an ending. It also focusses ones attention to the answer and the outcome of the future. This inspiring talk really makes you think about how controlling a human being can be over they’re fear. She describes the human species as the author and writer of our own fears. This talk really inspired me to change the way I think about fear and to control my fear.