# FEAR [[Fear_Insecurity_Growth_Framework]]. [[Taming_Fear_with_Anger]], [[Erasing Fears & Traumas Based on the Modern Neuroscience of Fear]], [[The Disease of Fear]], [[self.books/The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level]], [[self.books/The Places That Scare You: A Guide to Fearlessness in Difficult Times]] • **Definition**: The primordial element, the raw, untamed energy from which all else arises. It is the base of your being—the _Muladhara_, or root chakra—where survival instincts reside. • **Role**: A source of pure energy that can be transmuted into higher expressions of consciousness, creativity, and wisdom. • **Approach**: Embrace fear as a neutral or even positive force, acknowledging its presence without resistance. Use it as a foundation to cultivate courage and clarity.