When we protect ourselves from what we fear, we also undermine our capacity for wonder.

Jonathan Martin
When we protect ourselves from what we fear, we also...
When we protect ourselves from what we fear, we also...
When we protect ourselves from what we fear, we also...
When we protect ourselves from what we fear, we also...
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People often fear what they don’t understand. Because of this, people will often avoid things that scare them. In doing so, they often undermine the potential of that which they fear. For example, someone who is afraid to fly may avoid flying altogether. In doing so, they give up the opportunity to experience the joys of flying and wonder at the beauty around them.

Source: Prototype: What Happens When You Discover Youre More Like Jesus Than You Think?

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