I was reading something from Michael Neill (his e-mail newsletter, if you’re curious) and he said something useful:
fear is a function of the mind, not circumstance.
So if fear is (just a) thought, and not anything real or tangible, then I can think differently.
And not be afraid as much, or even anymore.
I think I’ll try that more.
“And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth,‘You owe me.’ Look what happens with love like that. It lights up the sky.” – Rumi We all have at least one “Sun” in our lives. Who is it for you? Let them know, by word and deed.
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