It is not the thing you fear that you must deal with: it is the mother of the thing you fear.
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---David Whyte--- This quote invites us to look beyond our immediate fears and consider the roots of those fears. Often, our anxiety stems not from the actual threat, but from the deeper fears or concerns that give rise to it. By addressing these underlying issues—our 'mothers'—we can more effectively confront and transcend our fears. It encourages self-awareness and the recognition that true courage lies in understanding and transforming our most foundational anxieties, rather than merely reacting to surface-level worries.
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