you're frightening me' 'be frightened. Sometimes its very intelligent to be afraid'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fear can be a rational response to danger or uncertainty, serving as a protective mechanism rather than a weakness.
- In plain terms
- Being afraid is sometimes a smart way to stay safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept fear as a useful signal.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is fear helpful?
- How do you distinguish panic from intuition?
Another view
Fear can also paralyze action if overindulged.
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