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What is the nature of fear?

Synthesized from Source definition

"Fear is the clinging of the ego to a false sense of security; true freedom arises when you dissolve into nothingness, leaving no one behind to be afraid."

Fear comes from holding tightly to “me” and wanting a safety rope; when you relax and let go into nothingness, fear dissolves.
Why this matters practically
- See fear as ego’s need for guarantees, not an objective threat.
- Practice letting go (meditation, trust, surrender) to taste spaciousness beyond worry.
- Meet uncertainty directly; with less “me” to defend, calm and joy arise.
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