"Clearly, all fear has an element of resistance and a leaning away from the moment. Its dynamic is not unlike that of strong desire except that fear leans backward into the last safe moment while desire leans forward toward the next possibility of satisfaction. Each lacks presence." ~ Stephen Levine
Isn’t leaning forward 'toward the next possibility of satisfaction' equally a form of fear? Don’t lean forward or backward, ultimately they are identical. Instead look at the past (or at the future) instead and envision each with equal kind compassion as totally meaningless.