Fear, John, like joy, usually means that you're exactly where you should be, learning what you're ready to learn, about to become more than who you were.

Whoohoo!!
   The Universe
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Actually, John, you're always where you should be. Point being, just because you fear something doesn't mean you should avoid it... usually.
Dear deliberate creator...