"Fear is the opposite of love. Love is the absence of fear. Whatever you do out of fear will create more fear."
"In March 2020, I sat on my bed, crying, shrouded in the shame of failure... I feared that I would fail them."
"Looking back, I see how much of my life was organized around keeping myself safe, and that came from a place of fear."
"But no matter how hard I worked or how much I achieved, I felt dull, disconnected, and like I was watching my life from the outside."
The article explores the deep impact of fear on the author's life, revealing how it often masqueraded as love and success. Through a personal reflection, the author realizes that many choices were driven by the fear of inadequacy rather than authentic feelings. This realization culminates in a moment during the pandemic lockdown, where the tension reached a peak, leading to feelings of shame and disconnection. Ultimately, the author reflects on the importance of recognizing fear to cultivate self-love and deeper connections with loved ones, breaking the cycle of fear-driven decision-making.
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