In this BRAZEN experiment, we dive deeper into what confronting our fears looks like in practice. Spoiler: it’s not quite as aggressive as you may think.

BRAZEN highly recommends this article from Brain Pickings which explains the four (incredibly simple, yet deeply powerful) mantras shared by Thich Nhat Hanh which transform fear into love. The perfect remedy for these crazy times, when we need love more than ever.

Maybe fear isn’t such a bad thing after all — and maybe the key to living fully isn’t about overcoming fear, or shutting it down, but simply learning to have a good relationship with it.

Written by Shanita Lyn.

BRAZEN recommends this video by Einzelgänger detailing the Stoic approach to dealing with panic, so relevant and much needed in this era of doom and gloom.

BRAZEN sits down for an inspiring chat with Yante Ismail, a humanitarian worker and feminist artist whose bold, powerful work brazenly challenges patriarchy, and the damaging societal, religious, cultural and social norms that dictate how women exist in society.

BRAZEN recommends Mark Manson’s interview on Impact Theory, in which he discusses some of the key philosophies from his bestselling book, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck (which we also highly recommend!).

In this experiment, which is Tim Ferriss’ spin on a classic Stoic exercise, we put our fears under a microscope to figure out whether they’re really worth having — or worth taking a leap of faith to overcome.

BRAZEN recommends this good old-fashioned spooky story reading Neil Gaiman did for Hallowe’en this year, complete with the ambient sounds of a storm raging in the background.

Cover photo by Sarah Stacke/The New York Public Library via Vulture.

Ashvinder Kaur reflects on the relativity of fear in the face of a rapidly-changing world, and the hope for which she was named by a woman she never got to know.

Cover image by Jesper Aggergaard via Unsplash.

BRAZEN recommends the album trailer for MARINA’s album Love + Fear, in which she recites lyrics from her own songs to moving and poetic effect.

Often, the best way to overcome a fear is to face it head-on. And while you’re at it, why not do it in style? ;)

Written by Carissa Morais.

What sparks your curiosity? How are you exploring it? Let us know!

Have some fun and indulge your curiosity by exploring various topics of interests for a change, rather than just deep diving into one.

BRAZEN recommends this chill, dancey song and video by Jungle which we’ve been watching on repeat all month!

A charming and heartwarming story about a cat who, on his ninth life, finally finds something worth living for.

Written by Bethany Felix.

BRAZEN recommends Unjaded Jade’s introduction to Notion and tour of her setup, to inspire you to get yourself a Notion account if you haven’t already! #notsponsored #wishiwasthough

“Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will; indeed, it has led many people into dangers which mere physical courage would shudder away from, for hunger and love and curiosity are the great impelling forces of life.” - James Stephens

BRAZEN recommends this TED talk by Emilie Wapnick to anyone who’s ever struggled to figure out what their “one true calling” is, or felt guilty about not being able to choose just one area of interest to stick to and specialise in. As it turns out, this isn’t a flaw after all — it’s actually a huge advantage. Yay!

BRAZEN sits down for a chat with Professor Vicknes Waran, whose insatiable curiosity and sense of playfulness informs not only his work — as a senior consultant neurosurgeon, medical director, university professor and engineer — but the way he lives his whole life.

BRAZEN recommends this Unjaded Jade video which we all needed in our awkward teenager/young adult phase, when talking to other people was the most difficult thing in the world. Whether you’re currently in that phase or have already moved past it, this video provides a nice dose of light and inspiration to put yourself out there and make some new connections.