Tag: Risk
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You, Ex Nihilo
What surprises me most about love is how uncomfortable and risky it can be. While it fills us with the heady feelings of safety and joy and delight, it simultaneously pushes us beyond our comfort zones, beyond what we thought feasible, beyond what we dared expect of ourselves, beyond our bruised and tender “edges”. Love…
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Fear Is Not My Friend
It feels like a shield of armor. Listen to me, and you’ll be safe. It feels like a strong bodyguard. I’m here to protect you. It feels like a trustworthy friend. Stick with me, and you’ll be fine. Let’s face it, Fear is appealing. Addictive, maybe. We don’t want to leave home without it. We…