Do you fear?
Questionnaire for self-research according to the OIDA-therapy
While answering these questions please consult your inner voice.
1. Do you have excessive fear?
O Yes O No
2. Do you think that terrorists are a threat?
O Yes O No
3. Do you think that all are against you?
O Yes O No
4. Do you feel that injustice is being done to you?
O Yes O No
5. Do you take pills as a remedy for problems without a doctor’s prescription?
O Yes O No
6. Do you fear insects without seeing them?
O Yes O No
7. Do you fear that nobody likes you?
O Yes O No
8. Do you fear that without receiving vaccinations you’ll get sick?
O Yes O No
9. Do you feel sure that you forget what you learned in a test?
O Yes O No
10. Do you pray not to be in an accident?
O Yes O No
11. Do you pray in moments of apparent danger?
O Yes O No
12. Are you afraid of the dark?
O Yes O No
13. Do you believe that you should have a weapon to protect yourself?
O Yes O No
14. Are you worried about missing out on something while doing other things?
O Yes O No
15. Do you always count the change when you buy something?
O Yes O No
16. Do you fear that others may get tired of you?
O Yes O No
17. Do you fear you are working too hard?
O Yes O No
18. Do you fear you may lose sight of the goal you strive for?
O Yes O No
19. Do you fear that you may offend others, even though you have their welfare in mind?
O Yes O No
20. Are you afraid to speak to strangers?
O Yes O No
21. Are you afraid to donate to a good cause, fearing scarcity for the future?
O Yes O No
22. Do you fear to plant the field since there could be a drought?
O Yes O No
23. Do you fear that others have your own defects?
O Yes O No
24. Do you fear that accepting a bona fide guru would restrict your worldly plans and desires?
O Yes O No
25. Do you fear that the truth will hinder your independence?
O Yes O No
26. Do you fear that someone is to be served, obeyed and loved by you?
O Yes O No
27. Do you fear all your efforts could be in vain?
O Yes O No
28. Do you fear that death is the end of your conscious existence?
O Yes O No
29. Do you fear it is possible to be born again as an animal?
O Yes O No
30. Do you fear that reactions to your actions will bring you sufferings?
O Yes O No
31 Do you fear the person you are attracted to will not respond in the same way?
O Yes O No
32. Do you fear that scarcity of money will spoil the essence of your life?
O Yes O No
33. Do you fear that old age will take away your beauty?
O Yes O No
34. Do you fear disease will make you dependent on others?
O Yes O No
35. Do you fear that nature is purely accidental and a danger for you?
O Yes O No
36. Do you obey religious tradition out of fear?
O Yes O No
37. Do you fear doing the wrong things in life?
O Yes O No
38. Do you fear you serve the wrong family?
O Yes O No
39. Do you fear your job or duties are not meant for you?
O Yes O No
40 Do you fear renouncing what you do not need?
O Yes O No
41. Do you fear renouncing attachments even after having realized that they give no benefits to you?
O Yes O No
42. Are you afraid to give everything you can or have to make your own effort more successful?
O Yes O No
43. Are you afraid to fight your against laziness?
O Yes O No
44. Are you afraid to admit your mistakes and therefore prefer to lie?
O Yes O No
45. Are you afraid to distinguish between love and lust out of fear that you may discover the prominent animalistic propensity within yourself?
O Yes O No
46. Are you afraid to reveal what is in your heart fearing others may take advantage of knowing about your feelings?
O Yes O No
47. Are you afraid of being kind to others?
O Yes O No
48. Are you afraid of water even though you know how to swim?
O Yes O No
49. Are you afraid of fire even though it cooks your food?
O Yes O No
50. Are you afraid to speak a lie?
O Yes O No
51 Are you afraid of reincarnation?
O Yes O No
52. Are you afraid of your thinking and thus try to become unconscious by watching TV or taking intoxicating substances?
O Yes O No
53. Are you afraid to ask questions being embarrassed by your ignorance?
O Yes O No
54. Are you afraid of others in general?
O Yes O No
55. Are you afraid of your parents, brothers and sisters?
O Yes O No
56. Are you afraid to fly even when you know that more people die in car accidents than in airplane crashes?
O Yes O No
57. Do you want to keep all your belongings and are afraid to lose them?
O Yes O No
58. Are you afraid to show your gratefulness?
O Yes O No
59. Are you afraid a religious symbol could give you inauspiciousness if you ignore it?
O Yes O No
60. Are you afraid of your own faith?
O Yes O No
61. Are you afraid to be cheated by your partner without having any indication of his or her infidelity?
O Yes O No
Evaluation:
The more YES you gave as answer the more trouble is awaiting you.
The more NO you gave as answer the better you will fare to tackle the trouble when it comes.
The world is perfect; the only problem is within each and every one of us. Good luck on the journey. Pray for grace and love.
After you completed the questionnaire above, besides meditating on your answers, you also may contemplate the following:
Never complain.
Appreciate and be grateful.
Life is an incomparable learning experience.
There is nothing bad, which does not come for a good reason.