I have a little mantra: 'My fear grows fat on the energy I…
“I have a little mantra: 'My fear grows fat on the energy I feed it. And if it grows very big, it probably happens.'”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Fear grows when fed with attention; allowing it to expand leads to its dominance.
In simple terms: Feeding fear makes it big.
Limit fear’s energy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mindfulness
- cognitive therapy
- self‑talk
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How to channel fear productively?
- When is fear useful?
Fear can motivate.