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Dispelling fear. Taming what was scary not by hiding it…

“Dispelling fear. Taming what was scary not by hiding it, not by blocking it or burying it, not by keeping it secret, but by reminding themselves, and everyone else, to choose love, choose openness, to think and be calm. That there were more ways than just two, wider possibilities than hidden or…” quote by Laurie Frankel
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““Dispelling fear. Taming what was scary not by hiding it, not by blocking it or burying it, not by keeping it secret, but by reminding themselves, and everyone else, to choose love, choose openness, to think and be calm. That there were more ways than just two, wider possibilities than hidden or betrayed, stalled or brokenhearted, male or female, right or wrong. Middle ways. Ways beyond.””

Laurie Frankel

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Choosing love and openness over fear expands possibilities beyond binary choices, allowing nuanced, balanced responses to challenges.

In simple terms: Choosing love over fear opens more options.

Key Takeaway

Embrace openness and calm.

Themes

love openness balance growth

Mood

hopeful reflective

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • relationships
  • conflict resolution
  • personal development
  • mental health

Key Concepts

psychology emotional intelligence choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice openness in fear?
  • What middle ways can you explore?
A Different Perspective

Binary thinking can limit solutions.

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