It is not these small fears that particularly threaten her and lead her to despair. Behind them lies what we properly call fear—fear of ruining one’s life, fear that life may become gloomy and difficult to the point of being unlivable. [the fear that] Being is not good, especially if you have not experienced it as welcome, have not had “Yes” said to you, that is, if you have not been loved. This indicates that the fear which transcends all fears is the fear of losing love altogether.
from anxiety to hope
from anxiety to hope
from anxiety to hope
It is not these small fears that particularly threaten her and lead her to despair. Behind them lies what we properly call fear—fear of ruining one’s life, fear that life may become gloomy and difficult to the point of being unlivable. [the fear that] Being is not good, especially if you have not experienced it as welcome, have not had “Yes” said to you, that is, if you have not been loved. This indicates that the fear which transcends all fears is the fear of losing love altogether.