“Fear is the mind killer; Fear is the little death that brings total destruction; I will face my fear; I will permit it to pass over and through me; When it has gone past, there will be nothing left; Only I will remain.”

I read Dune for the first time a few years ago and I have always remembered this quote from the book. One of the main characters repeats this to himself in times of extreme duress, and I have found therapeutic value in this when I am overwhelmed, stressed, or fearful for whatever reason. It helps calm me down and helps me remember that fear is nothing more than an emotion, which also helps call me to action.