The experience of descending into darkness, a loss of self. The experience of fear offers contrast to love and safety. Healthy fear is a warning. It draws contrast that allows for discernment toward a desired outcome. Unhealthy fear is neurotic fear of what is not really there. Neurotic fear is a constant vacuum that is projected outside of the self. Usually caused by unfinished feelings from the past projected on to current circumstances. Ultimately the only way to become free of neurotic fear is to find a way to face it. See also Fear, page 128 of Iphelia: Awakening the Gift of Feeling.
