I feared being alone ...
Until I learned to like myself. I feared people's opinions ...
Until I learned that people would have opinions about me anyway.
I feared failure ...
Until I realized that they are only the stepping stones to success.

I feared rejection ...
Until I learned to have faith in myself.

I feared pain ...
Until I learned that it is necessary for growth.

I feared the truth ...
Until I saw the ugliness in lies.

I feared life ...
Until I experienced that it depends solely on my attitude.

I feared death ...
Until I realized that it is only a beginning.

I feared destiny ...
Until I realized that I had the power to change my life.

I feared hate ...
Until I saw that it was nothing more than ignorance.

I feared love ...
Until I realized that I do need the other person to love me back.

I feared ridicule ...
Until I learned how to laugh at myself.

I feared success ...
Until I learned that it is okay to be the best I can.

I feared the dark ...
Until I saw the beauty of the stars and moonlight.

I feared light ...
Until Ilearned that the truth would give me strength.

I feared growning old ...
Until I realized that I gained the beauty of wisdom every day.

I feared the past ...
Until I realized that it can only hurt me if I allow it to.

I feared the future ...
Until I realized that it is only this moment that matters.

I feared change ...
Until I saw that even the most beautiful butterly
had to undergo a metamorphosis before it could fly.
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