I feared being alone

Until I learned to like Myself .

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I feared failure

Until I realized that I only Fail when I don't try .

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I feared people's opinions
Until I learned that People would have opinions About me anyway.

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I feared rejection

Until I learned to Have faith in myself.

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I feared pain

Until I learned that it's necessary For growth.

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I feared the truth

Until I saw the Ugliness in lies.

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I feared death

Until I realized that it's Not an end, but a beginning .

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I feared my destiny,

Until I realized that I had the power to change My life.

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I feared love

Until it touched my heart, Making the darkness fade Into endless sunny days.

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I feared ridicule

Until I learned how To laugh at myself.

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I feared growing old

Until I realized that I gained wisdom every day.

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