Fear Quote by Sylvia Boorstein
![“I love the phrase 'I am not afraid!' Maybe it's the best phrase we can say, other than 'I have everything I need.' Maybe they are the same. [p. 14]” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f28/sylvia-boorstein-7241_fear_i-love-the-phrase-i-am-not-afraid-maybe_356864.jpg)
““I love the phrase 'I am not afraid!' Maybe it's the best phrase we can say, other than 'I have everything I need.' Maybe they are the same. [p. 14]””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Now for Beginners, 2019
Declaring fearlessness and self‑sufficiency are equivalent affirmations that reinforce confidence and contentment.
In simple terms: Saying “I’m not afraid” equals “I have all I need.”
Key Takeaway
Use affirmations to boost confidence.
Themes
mindfulness
self‑belief
affirmations
psychology
Mood
encouraging
reflective
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stressful work
- public speaking
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
Self‑efficacy
cognitive reframing
inner peace
Questions to Reflect On
- What fear are you ready to face?
- How does feeling complete change your actions?
A Different Perspective
Affirmations may feel hollow without actionable change.
![“... every single act we do has the potential of causing pain, and every single thing we do has consequences that echo way beyond what we can imagine. It doesn't mean we shouldn't act. It means we should act carefully. Everything matters [p. 41].” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/5ab/sylvia-boorstein-7241_causing-pain_every-single-act-we-do-has-the-potential_75621.jpg)
![“... freedom of choice is possible. Life is going to unfold however it does: pleasant or unpleasant, disappointing or thrilling, expected or unexpected, all of the above! What a relief it would be to know that whatever wave comes along, we can ride it out with grace [p. 35].” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/340/sylvia-boorstein-7241_choice_freedom-of-choice-is-possible-life-is-go_122468.jpg)
![“... life is difficult and painful, just by its very nature, not because we're doing it wrong [pp. 17-18].” quote by Sylvia Boorstein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c2a/sylvia-boorstein-7241_difficult_life-is-difficult-and-painful-just-by-it_369102.jpg)
