By not speaking of what we resist and fear we actually strengthen what we resist and fear. But when we have the courage to speak of what makes us most uncomfortable, we begin the process of releasing it's steely grip over who we are and all we can become.

Our fear simply wants us to acknowledge versus deny it. Why? Because it comes as a gift. To teach us. To show us where we play small. And when we validate versus pretend it's not there, it recognizes that we've recognized it. And it can then leave.