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DAY 2

Is Fear Real?

Fear is not real. It is a product of thoughts you create. Do
not misunderstand me. Danger is very real. But fear is a

choice.
—Will Smith

Today, instead of allowing fear to take control of your emotions, take a
step back and look at your fear from a distance—from the perspective of
an observer instead of a participant. What do you see from this different
vantage point? Can you see that most fears are what I like to call “a dog
with no teeth”?

Our thoughts create our fears, and as we feed those fears with more
thoughts, the fears grow until they can paralyze us. But many fears are
not real—they are just the product of our thoughts. That means we
have a choice to believe them or face them and let them go.
How you choose to handle your fears are completely up to you.
Today we are going to build an affirmation, a mantra you can use when
you feel yourself becoming overwhelmed by fear. Some examples you

can use as a starting point include:

• I am strong, independent, and courageous.
• I truly have nothing to be afraid of.

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