Another Inspirational Idea from The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power

I believe this idea is relevant to many of us who find ourselves afraid of, or intimidated by, another:

“Why are we afraid of others?
Because we want something from them. The desire can be almost
anything -- companionship, approval, sex, security. The mistake
is this: Not having found the true self which is free from compulsive
desires, we seek gratification from people. This creates fear that we
won’t get what we want, or anxiety that the other person will make
us pay dearly for it” (151).

Let's strive to be more peaceful within ourselves.


Howard, Vernon. The Mystic Path to Cosmic Power. N.Y: Parker Publishing Company, 1967