Gareth Higgins - Irish, Author, Storyteller - talk based on his book - How Not to be Afraid
When dealing with fear - flight, flee, or freeze are not the only options. Higgins stresses that you are not alone. The power of fear we feel depends on the story we tell about it. He offers seven ways to live when everything seems terrifying. Born in Belfast, Higgins grew up during the Northern Ireland Troubles. He experienced a lot of intense fear. He became part of the reconciliation process there. Earned his Ph.D. and taught Reconciliation Studies. Once in the United States he founded the on-line literary magazine, The Porch, is co-founder of the Wild Goose, New Strand Movies & Meaning festivals, and co-authored books with Brian McLaren. He brings a lot knowledge, experience, and understanding of life to his lectures with Irish humor.
