The achievement of freedom from fear is a lifetime undertaking, one that can never be wholly completed. When under heavy attack, acute illness, or in other condition of insecurity, we shall all react to this emotion – well or badly, as the case may be. Only the self–deceived will claim perfect freedom from fear.

Fear has caused suffering when I could have had more faith. There are times when fear suddenly tears me apart, just when I’m experiencing feelings of joy, happiness and a lightness of heart. Faith–and a feeling of self–worth toward a Higher Power –helps me endure tragedy and ecstasy. When I choose to give all of my fears over to my Higher Power, I will be free.