If I was able to purge my addiction to praise, what would remain? 

As I asked myself this question this morning, a voice from inside interjected to say:

"But...we're not really addicted to praise… we could quit at any time. It's not like we NEED it every day."

Sound familiar?

Fear is needed. 

Fear is helpful. 

Fear can alert and awaken you to danger.

Fear can even save your life. 

BUT if you let fear linger and stay around longer than it is needed,

Fear will find a way to suffocate all the joy from your life.