Whatever I choose not to look at and assess honestly in the light of day will have power over me. I used the words "precisely because" because I think avoidance of discomfort is at the root of the problem. "As much as we would like to avoid or deny suffering and difficulty, it is essential to do just the opposite: wholeheartedly concentrate on and investigate deeply." (the Dalai Lama)
The booming all powerful Wizard of Oz was no more than a simple man behind a curtain.
Anxiety and undue pressure does not make us drink. Anxiety and undue pressure can be used as an opportunity to drink though. There's a difference.
The concept of fearlessness, especially in the context of Buddhist practices, is fascinating to me.