Ultimately, Tagore’s insight leads us toward integration rather than opposition. When we stop resisting fear and meet it with openness, the ferment it stirs can harmonize the spirit. Modern therapeutic approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), encourage embracing rather than battling discomfort, fostering resilience and vitality. In this synthesis, fear is not vanquished but transformed—an essential ingredient in the alchemy of personal growth. [...]
