[Jewelry making - Article 01349] - Re: [Orchid] Fear of torch and students lighting torches

[Kimberly Starbard]

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Hi Vicki

>     My problem is I am afraid of the torch, any ideas on how to get
>     over the fear of being around beginning students lighting torches. 

    I'm guessing that this is something that is not a trivial matter for
    you. I can't answer your specific question, as I don't have the same
    fear. However, speaking as someone who has to find a way to deal
    with various fears, i thought I might speak up. 

    I believe that where there is one fear, there is usually a few more.
    I also believe the old adage "face your fears head-on" is dead wrong.
    I have faced my fears before and was only left terrified and a bit
    nauseous. 

    Try to find what would bring you comfort. In the class I was in, the
    torch was lit inside a big fire-proof box with only the front of the
    box open. This seems like it might help. You could let your
    instructor know of your nervousness before the class. That way
    he/she might be sensitive enough to not scare the ** out of you. 

    I have a fear of crowds. It's a pretty big one for me. I never go to
    wholesale shows. However, since I would like to exhibit at larger
    retail shows, I have to find a way to deal with it. To me, the
    construction of my jewelry display case is very important. It has to
    be made in such a way that it will provide a comfortable barrier
    between me and the public (with no room for anyone to come behind
    the jewelry case itself as this is my "space"). To someone without
    such fears, this behavior sounds bizarre, but such is life. I do what
    I do. 

    Good Luck, and know that your mind is making your fear bigger and
    bigger. If you find a way to go to the class and go through having
    the torch lit by a student, you'll probably look back and say, "that
    wasn't bad at all" 

Kim Starbard
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