Susan says there are three ‘levels’ to every fear. The first level is the ‘surface story’ – in this case the fact that I hate parking. Underneath this fear is the ‘Level 2 fear’ – which is the deeper ‘ego’ fear of looking like an idiot. Susan writes: ‘Level 2 fears have to do with the inner state of mind, rather than exterior situations. They reflect your sense of self and your ability to handle this world.’ But underneath this fear is the deepest fear of all, the fear which Susan says is underneath all fears – a fear that you won’t be able to handle the feeling of being an idiot who can’t
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