Afraid Quote by Anne Lamott
“We're all afraid of the same stuff. Mostly we're afraid that we're secretly not okay, that we're disgusting, or frauds, or about to be diagnosed with cancer. ... We want to teach you how to quiet the yammer ... how you can create comfort, inside and outside, how you can get warm, how you can feed yourself. And even learn to get through silence. ... There is a wilderness inside you, and a banquet. Both. [p. 253]”
About This Quote
Source Book: Travel as a Political Act, 2020
People fear inadequacy and illness, but can find inner comfort and silence by confronting their inner wilderness.
In simple terms: Face fear, find inner peace.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate inner calm.
Themes
fear
self‑acceptance
healing
Mood
introspective
encouraging
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- therapy
- personal growth
- health crises
- creative work
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner wilderness do you explore?
- How can you create comfort in silence?
A Different Perspective
Fear can be paralyzing, making silence hard to endure.
