COURAGE-CULTIVATING EXERCISE #23 Break the Chain of Generational Fear Pick a date when you feel ready, and tell yourself that for the next seven days after that, you are not allowed to be afraid. If fear comes up (it will), ask yourself where that fear comes from. Are you mirroring your mother’s fear? Are you rebelling against your father’s fear? Is the fear really yours? Regardless of where the fear comes from, set it aside for one week. Remind yourself that you’re not allowed to be afraid and go to the next emotion. Maybe you’re afraid to make changes in your marriage, but if you’re not
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