As long as we believe ourselves to be even the least different from God, fear remains with us; but when we know ourselves to be the One, fear goes; of what can we be afraid?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear arises from seeing oneself as separate from God; unity removes fear.
- In plain terms
- Fear exists when you think you are separate from God, but not when you know you are one.
- What can you take from it?
- Oneness with God ends fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you afraid of right now?
- How do you relate to the divine?
Another view
Fear can also be a survival instinct unrelated to belief.
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