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Anxiety Quote by Barbara Brown Taylor

“The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.” quote by Barbara Brown Taylor
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“The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.”

Barbara Brown Taylor

About This Quote

Source Book: A Life of the World by Barbara Brown Taylor, 2015

Anxiety and excitement are the same emotion, distinguished only by our willingness to release fear.

In simple terms: Fear separates anxiety from excitement.

Key Takeaway

Choose to release fear and feel excitement.

Themes

fear emotion mindset

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • performance
  • new challenges
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

psychology emotional regulation cognitive reframing

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fear can you let go of now?
  • How does releasing fear change your experience?
A Different Perspective

Fear may persist despite intention, limiting the shift.

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