Why are people so afraid? The answer is that they have made themselves helpless and dependent on others. We are so lazy, we do not want to do anything ourselves. We want a Personal God, a Savior or a Prophet to do everything for us.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People fear because they rely on others instead of acting independently. They prefer external saviors over self-reliance.
- In plain terms
- Fear comes from dependency; we avoid doing things ourselves and seek others to save us.
- What can you take from it?
- Stop relying on external saviors and take action yourself.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do I seek external validation?
- What could I do alone?
Another view
Some situations genuinely require collective support or guidance.
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