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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.'” quote by Scilla Elworthy
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“I have a little mantra: 'My fear grows fat on the energy I feed it. And if it grows very big, it probably happens.'”

Scilla Elworthy

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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.

Key Takeaway

Limit fear’s energy.

Themes

fear psychology mindset

Mood

cautious empowering

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • mindfulness
  • cognitive therapy
  • self‑talk

Key Concepts

cognitive bias emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to channel fear productively?
  • When is fear useful?
A Different Perspective

Fear can motivate.

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