A Course in Miracles: Based on the Original Handwritten Notes of Helen Schucman—Complete & Annotated Edition

by Helen Schucman

We have said that no one will countenance fear if he recognizes it.17 2But in your disordered state, you are not afraid of fear. 3You do not like it, but it is not your desire to attack that really frightens you. 4You are not seriously disturbed by your hostility. 5You keep it hidden because you are more afraid of what it covers. 6You could look even upon the ego’s darkest cornerstone without fear if you did not believe that, without the ego, you would find within yourself something you fear even more. 7You are not afraid of crucifixion. 8Your real terror is of redemption. 3 Under the ego’s dark foundation is the memory of God, and it is of this that you are really afraid. 2For this memory would instantly restore you to your proper place, and it is this place that you have sought to leave. 3Your fear of attack is nothing compared to your fear of love.