Neurosis - The Ego's Job

Alexander Lown: Neurosis is not usually defined as fear of life, but that is what it is. The neurotic person is afraid to open his heart to love and reach out or strike out because he's afraid to be fully himself. Strangely though, through acceptance of this failure, we become free of our neurosis. Sound familiar? Good. Let me give you one final snippet, which is real juicy. Listen to this.