When Fear Speaks, Listen : The 7 Messengers of Fear

GOLD WINNER in the 2025 COVR Visionary Awards - Rising to the Challenge Book CategoryWe’ve all heard the warning at some point in life: “Goahead. What’s to fear?” Little did we know just how big those words wouldimpact our lives. They were meant to encourage and empower, but over timebecame engrained in our minds causing doubt and making us wonder, what else isthere to fear? This has left some stuck with the same self-destructive fearsthey’ve had since childhood; fears that now hold them back from success,happiness, peace of mind, and even . . . love.Fear is anatural survival skill that cannot be eliminated from our psyche—nor should itbe because it’s a part of our inner fabric. So then, how do we grow and achievethe greatness life has to offer if our inherent fears keep trying to undermineus, to slow us down and divert us? We live in a world of mass media coverageand social networks that view the world with divisive intentions and opposingbeliefs all in an effort to stir fear and build support. Instead ofsurrendering to our fears and obeying them, perhaps it’s time to listen andlearn. Dennis Merritt Jones, DD has beenpracticing and teaching New Thought principles for over 40 years. These lessonsserve to help people understand how their true inner nature can thrive andprosper in the real world where others tend to make it difficult to succeed. Inthis timely new book, When Fear Speaks, Listen, Dr. Dennishas identified the dominant “7 Messengers of Fear” that are alive and activewithin us: Anger, Worry, Judgement, Selfishness, Shame,Loneliness, and UncertaintyThese fears shape ourperception of the world and cause us to make decisions that don’t always helpus achieve our best lives. But, what if our fears actually have a message forus? What if we could learn how to listen to the message and learn from it? WhenFear Speaks, Listen will help you understand what your fears may be tellingyou, and how to move forward and experience the joy of life.

GOLD WINNER in the 2025 COVR Visionary Awards -
Rising to the Challenge Book Category

We’ve all heard the warning at some point in life: “Go ahead. What’s to fear?” Little did we know just how big those words would impact our lives. They were meant to encourage and empower, but over time became engrained in our minds causing doubt and making us wonder, what else is there to fear? This has left some stuck with the same self-destructive fears they’ve had since childhood; fears that now hold them back from success, happiness, peace of mind, and even . . . love.

Fear is a natural survival skill that cannot be eliminated from our psyche—nor should it be because it’s a part of our inner fabric. So then, how do we grow and achieve the greatness life has to offer if our inherent fears keep trying to undermine us, to slow us down and divert us? We live in a world of mass media coverage and social networks that view the world with divisive intentions and opposing beliefs all in an effort to stir fear and build support. Instead of surrendering to our fears and obeying them, perhaps it’s time to listen and learn.

Dennis Merritt Jones, DD has been practicing and teaching New Thought principles for over 40 years. These lessons serve to help people understand how their true inner nature can thrive and prosper in the real world where others tend to make it difficult to succeed. In this timely new book, When Fear Speaks, Listen, Dr. Dennis has identified the dominant “7 Messengers of Fear” that are alive and active within us:

Anger, Worry, Judgement, Selfishness, Shame, Loneliness, and Uncertainty

These fears shape our perception of the world and cause us to make decisions that don’t always help us achieve our best lives. But, what if our fears actually have a message for us? What if we could learn how to listen to the message and learn from it? When Fear Speaks, Listen will help you understand what your fears may be telling you, and how to move forward and experience the joy of life.