Refuge in Our Potential
“Many of us respond to fear with avoidance. We take refuge in our potential. As long as there is something we are going to do (e.g., lose weight, stop drinking, etc) in the future, we can safely perceive ourselves as physically fit, sober, etc. When we choose to take action toward a goal, the dream of our potential is in danger. By being proactive, taking the necessary risks, we have to face the comparison of our dreams to reality.”
–Thom Rutledge, from Embracing Fear
All I can say is that this is my life.
