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afraid


what is it that we're afraid of?

some think being afraid is a silly thing

but being afraid is what makes you human.

it's the times we fear of different things that'll make us lose focus

it's the times we fear of long-night conversations and hanging up the phone

fear is when we are afraid of what might make sense in our lives

what might change and how it will affect us

we're afraid of good things happening to us because one day it will back-fire

being afraid isn't something a person wishes for

it isn't something someone asks for or prays for

being afraid is given when you are first born

being afraid is given when you take your first step

being afraid is when you give someone the opportunity to cherish you

giving someone the ability to break you

what are we so afraid of?

there is nothing wrong with being afraid

being afraid or fearing something is what makes us stronger

when you become stronger no one can take that from you

not your friends

not your parents

not even yourselves

 

 

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