Fear Quote by Deepak Chopra
““Stored in everyone's memory are past experiences of terror. By reminding you of those feelings, fear is trying to protect you from repeating the traumas of the past. As long as you push down your fear, you will not be able to receive it as an ally. But by the same token you can't just act on the basis of fear. At the soul level you see no need for fear, because you don't need protecting. Living in the now poses no threat, and referring to the past therefore serves no purpose. It is safe to go into your fear and ask it where it came from and what it wants you to know. Having seen the world from its perspective, reassure yourself that the soul needs no guardian. Learn from fear, heal it, and ask it to leave.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Secrets by Deepak Chopra, 2004
Fear stores past trauma; confronting it reveals its purpose, allowing healing and growth.
In simple terms: Facing fear helps heal past trauma.
Confront fear to learn and release it.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy sessions
- meditation
- personal crisis
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your fear want to teach you?
- How can you safely explore fear?
Facing fear may cause overwhelm if not supported.