Every challenge is presented to you so that you will choose love and turn away from negativity and blame. - Epictetus

So what oppresses and scares us? It is our own thoughts, obviously, What overwhelms people when they are about to leaves friends, family, old haunts and their accustomed way of life? Thoughts.

First, say to yourself what you would be; then do what you have to do

But when he comes in thunder and lightning brandishing these things, and I show fear in response, in effect I have been brought face to face with my master, just like a runaway slave.