In most cases, we cannot begin to understand what role a seemingly senseless event may have within the totality of the cosmos but recognizing its ine… - Eckhart Tolle

Every outer purpose is doomed to “fail” sooner or later, simply because it is subject to the law of impermanence of all things.

It is true, of course, that some places are good places to walk out of–and sometimes that may well be the most appropriate thing for you to do. In many cases, however, walking out is not an option. In all those cases, the “I don't want to be here” is not only useless but also dysfunctional. It makes you and others unhappy. (Ch 6)

The reason why you don't put your hand in the fire is not because of fear, it's because you know you'll get burned. You don't need fear to avoid an unnecessary danger, just a minimum of intelligence and common sense.