“As we felt new power flow in, as we enjoyed peace of mind, as we discovered we could face life successfully, as we became conscious of His presence, we began to lose our fear of today, tomorrow or the hereafter.” (Page 63, Big Book)
If you’re Gavin, playing Macduff in rep, but forget you’re Gavin, you’ll have a rotten time and fear for the future. After all, Macbeth has Macduff’s family killed, and there is no certainty that Malcolm will prevail over Macbeth. Macduff will be frightened, and Gavin, who has confused himself with Macduff, will be frightened.
As soon as Gavin remembers he’s an actor living in Primrose Hill just playing Macduff, his fear goes.
We’re spirit playacting roles in the theatrical realm of the material. When I confuse myself with the roles, I am going to be frightened. The material is frightening.
When I remember I’m spirit, I’m no longer frightened of what happens in the material, because it’s happening to the roles not to me, and I’m not longer frightened of what happens when the play is over.