“Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.” ~Hafiz
Fear makes our lives small and cramped. The only way to better, more expansive living conditions is to face that fear and move through it.
What fear is keep your life small right now?
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“The things that frighten us just want to be held.” ~Mark Nepo
When we can hold our fears gently with compassion and kindness, they cease to be monsters and turn into helpful friends that can guide us to avoid danger without holding us back from all life has to offer.
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“Gratitude is the capacity to stare doubt, loss, chaos and despair right in the eye and say, ‘I am still here.’” ~Diana Butler Bass
When standing in the middle of one of life’s storms, still finding room for gratitude allows us to claim our survival in the face of whatever confronts us. Where are you finding space for gratitude right now?
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“You can never run away. Not ever. The only way out is in.” ~Junot Díaz
When I’m hurting, my first impulse is always escape. I want to run away from the pain, the confusion, the fear, or the heartache.
It never works. No matter how far or how fast I run, I inevitably bring all of that anguish with me because I can’t escape what’s inside me.
The only way through it is to go inward and face those difficult emotions head on and work through them. Every single time.
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“Perfectionism is just fear in fancy shoes and a mink coat.” ~Elizabeth Gilbert
Perfectionism isn’t the virtue it claims to be. It’s just the same old fear of not being good enough hiding in a different costume.
Once you see through its disguise and learn that your worth has nothing to do with your performance, this harsh taskmaster will lose its power over you.