Define for me please... What is the opposite of fear?

[elis_inshort]

 To borrow from the lovely RedMinx.... :-)

Someone said to me this morning, "Fear not..."  and as I think about it, trying to apply this, I wonder how you define the opposite of fear.  Please share...

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[redminx]

The first word that came to mind was "understanding" and the second was "courage".

I think courage is the more traditionally accepted opposite. But I believe that most fear is rooted in a lack of understanding, so I'm pretty sure why that jumps to mind.

[elis_inshort]

Courage did come to mind but I wanted something more.. Courage seems to me a response to a situation, but understanding is more enduring. Thank you.

[capi]

Hi hi hi hi hi!!! *bounce bounce* It's ELISABETH!!! *bounce bounce*

What? YOu want me to be serious? *sigh* Oh ok...

According to the Bible, the opposite of fear is trust. According to capi, that means sally forth in confidence, my friend! Hold your chin up and GO!

[elis_inshort]

Not serious.. ;-) just thinking a lot lately. Huge hugs...

[capi]

Miss you, Baybee. Been way too long since we sat and ate a cake together. *grin* Folsom?

[capi]

.... and.... what about Folsom, huh?