Fear Quote by Geneen Roth
““Imagine not being frightened by any feeling. Imagine knowing that nothing will destroy you. That you are beyond any feeling, an state. Bigger than. Vaster than. That there is no reason to use drugs because anything a drug could do would pale in comparison to knowing who you are. To what you can understand, live, be, just by being with that presents itself to you in the form of the feelings you have...””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Power of Presence, Geneen Roth, 2015
Facing all feelings without fear reveals an inner strength that surpasses any external aid, making substance use unnecessary.
In simple terms: Fearless feeling shows true self.
Accept feelings to find inner power.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- therapy
- meditation
- addiction recovery
- daily reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What feeling do you avoid most?
- How can you hold space for intense emotions?
Some feelings may be overwhelming and hard to process without support.