"Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear — not absence of fear."
American Writer
1835 - 1910
Fear is important to our safety and longevity. We need fear in order to be aware of danger. Yet, fear can also be destructive if we are afraid of the wrong things. Fear can both protect us and cause us harm. The challenge is to distinguish between the two possible results. If we are in danger, fear will help protect us. But if we are not in danger, yet are afraid, the fear causes harm to the soul and the spirit.
As writers and artists, we should not be afraid to create. This fear is harmful to the soul. Resist this kind of fear. Learn to master the fear. Don't let the fear overwhelm you.
