Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves...

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Fear, to a great extent, is born of a story we tell ourselves. Fear is the result of our imagination. We can choose to let our imagination take hold of us and give meaning to fear or we can choose to take control of our fear by learning about it and giving it meaning in a positive light. To understand fear, its meaning, and how fear can be used to our advantage, we must learn what it is.

Source: Wild: From Lost To Found On The Pacific Crest Trail

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