Maria and I had dinner with a friend in Saratoga Sunday night. She said she deals with anxiety and lately, a lot of fear.  I told her my notion. Fear is a geography, a space to cross. It is hard work to separate fear from reality, especially during times when many people are fearful.
 It helps to have positive and supportive people to call. To understand that fear can be a disorder requiring specialized support and treatment. Fear is neither productive nor healthy to live with.