Fear is the most destructive emotional bogeyman there is – especially when it’s out of control. But ironically, fear can also trigger our best instincts. We must learn not to surrender to it, but to manipulate it to our own advantage. It is worth thinking about.

Joan Shiels has a bunch of degrees in religion because she believes the world’s religious traditions contain a great collection of wisdom about being human. She is a long-time friend and speaker at our Fellowship.