Fool’s Gold: Breaking Through the Fear of Appearing Foolish

By Christina Lavers
Guest Writer for Wake Up World

“A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool.” ~ William Shakespeare

The energy of The Fool is one we can all identify with. For most of us, there is a lot of embarrassment, shame, humiliation, panic, and anxiety around the idea of being the center of attention for all the wrong reasons. It can feel as though the entire universe is pointing and laughing.

The avoidance of the energy of The Fool is a built-in part of our navigation system. So, wanting to steer clear of situations that might put us in that unpleasant position, many of us suppress our natural desire for free expression, particularly in social situations.