I have a fear of labels. If someone labels me, I have to respond - do I acknowledge it, reject it, deny it, live up to it, and defy it? Labels can affect your ability to be yourself. If you're not careful, like I wasn't when I was young, that can take a toll on you. You find yourself conforming to everyone else's ideas of who you are.
Copy QuoteIf you know the enemy and know yourself you need not fear the results of a hundred battles.
Copy Quote View & ShareFear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay. Right now, today, we are still alive, and our bodies are working marvelously. Our eyes can still see the beautiful sky. Our ears can still hear the voices of our loved ones.
Copy Quote View & ShareI have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
Copy Quote View & ShareI tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.
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