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Reframing Fear
Your fear points to something important.
Seth Thomas
May 13, 2025
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Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.
Good Morning. Fear doesn’t always mean stop—it often means pay attention. The things that scare us most (asking, starting, showing up) usually matter. Fear and meaning often occupy the same territory.
When you recognize fear not as a red light but as a compass, it becomes less threatening. You don't have to eliminate fear. You just have to keep going anyway.
Today’s Challenge
Write down one thing you’re afraid of doing this week—and do the first step toward it.
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