Fear is what created the monster in the room, and in order to overcome the many problems and enslavements that we have today, it is not about getting rid of the monster, but about getting rid of the fear.

Evita Ochel
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The quote “Fear is what created the monster in the room” is a statement that is very important to remember while going through difficult times. The idea being that we have been fed a lifetime of lies about how to fight our problems, and while there are some that may be able to overcome their issues by themselves, many cannot. “Fear is what created the monster in the room” reminds us to stop running from our problems and start facing them.

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