My greatest fears stem from things outside my control and affect people I care about. I've realized them more recently when 4 of my friends lost their husbands to unexpected death. My fear is for them now that their companion is gone and the only thing I can do for them is be a friend and pray for them. It's probably a manifestation and extension of fear of the unknown, but it seems to be my fear for someone else that causes me the deepest emotional turmoil.