WHY ARE YOU SO AFRAID?

Why are you afraid of making mistakes?
When you know that our hearts can always guide us.
Why are you afraid of being rejected?
When you know that we can always accept ourselves first.

Why are you afraid that you will fail?
When you know that failure is what makes us grow.
Why are you afraid of losing control?
When you know that letting go will only bring us peace.

Why are you afraid that things will get worse?
When you know it really isn’t that bad right now.
Why are you afraid of change?
When you know that we are always changing too.

Why are you afraid of being alone?
When you know that solitude gives us the time we need.
Why are you afraid of the unknown?
When you know that everything was once unknown to us.

Why are you afraid of being stuck in life?
When you know that we have a choice in every moment.
Why are you afraid that you will never have enough?
When you know that we really don’t need much to be happy.

Why are you afraid that your life will someday end?
When you know that we can start living now.
Why are you afraid that the world will end?
When you know that we are here to make it better.

Why are you afraid that people will harm you?
When you know that deep down, they are just like us.
Why are you afraid that your pain will never end?
When you know that it’s only there until we change.

Why are you afraid that these words will mislead you?
When in your heart, you know them to be true.
Deep inside, you know that everything will be alright.
So why, oh why my child, are you so afraid?