Parenting Quote by Paramahansa Yogananda
““I will tell you a few—each one with a moral!” Sri Yukteswar’s eyes twinkled with his warning. “My mother once tried to frighten me with an appalling story of a ghost in a dark chamber. I went there immediately, and expressed my disappointment at having missed the ghost. Mother never told me another horror-tale. Moral: Look fear in the face and it will cease to trouble you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananda, 1946
Facing fear directly removes its power; confronting the source neutralizes anxiety.
In simple terms: Confront fear to stop it.
Key Takeaway
Look at fear, it will fade.
Themes
courage
self‑awareness
overcoming fear
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- public speaking
- childhood anxieties
- nighttime worries
Key Concepts
psychology
mindfulness
self‑mastery
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear can you confront today?
- How does acknowledging fear change its impact?
A Different Perspective
Fear may persist if underlying beliefs aren't examined.
