Distilled Freewriting: Fear and Courage

Through brainstorming and freewriting, I couldn't stop from writing down all the things that I stress about. I just couldn't shake the topic from my mind. I began to wonder what was the main root of stress and anxiety. Fear is what I found. Of the things that I stress about, I know now that I am fearful of these things, and these fears have become burdens to me. I know  that fear can drive one toward their goals, but will that fear be enough to achieve one's goals. Why does the battle worn knight cling to his sword? Is it his courage in himself, or the fear of death? Why does the hero put on the cape? Is it fear for the innocent, or the courage to stand up for justice in times of need?  With the topic of fear and courage, I want to explore which aspect drives people more toward their goals and actions.