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it is normal to feel afraid<\/p>\n
let me tell you a secret,
\na way to disarm your fear,<\/p>\n
a way to use your fear —
\ninstead of allowing it to use you,
\ninstead of turning that knife onto yourself:<\/p>\n
*tell me what has most scared you,
\nand I will tell you what matters most to you*<\/p>\n
afraid of pain?
\ncomforting is your temple<\/p>\n
afraid of suffering?
\ncompassion is your way<\/p>\n
afraid of not being seen?
\nacknowledgement and appreciation are Truths to live by<\/p>\n
scared of being alone?
\nloving companionship is your treasure, and skill<\/p>\n
scared of abandonment?
\nshowing up for yourself is golden<\/p>\n
scared of others’ disappointing you?
\nfreedom from expectations is your gift<\/p>\n
afraid of: aggression, rage and anger?
\npeace is all you\u2019ll ever wage<\/p>\n
afraid of betrayal?
\na loyal, steady, heart is yours for life<\/p>\n
scared of not being \u201cenough\u201d?
\nself-acceptance is your sacred way<\/p>\n
\u2026and so on<\/p>\n
on the other side of
\nwhat has most SCARED you: lives your most SACRED strengths<\/p>\n
gifts you have cultivated,
\nwhich you can now more consciously carry,
\n~and devote yourself even more fully to~,
\nfor having passed through
\nthe alchemical fires
\nof your very worst fears.<\/p>\n
What has fear made SACRED for you?<\/p>\n
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