Catherine Louise BirminghamThere is no finish line. Life is the experience and fear is the force of growth.
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When you embrace the way of life that is not afraid to keep moving forward, you will grow into a strong and confident person. The only thing standing in your way is fear. If you run from your fears, they will catch up to you. So it is imperative that you embrace them and face them head on.
This quote honestly reminds me of how I feel about my depression. I have felt stuck in my depression for years now and I know that I have a long way to go before I can be a productive member of society. But, even though I am far from being able to reach my full potential, I am going to have to continue moving forward every day because it is the only way I will ever get better.
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