You rob yourself of joy every time you listen to fear. Fear is a collection of thoughts in your mind that are false. When you buy into your thoughts rather than seeking truth, you are than tied to illusions that will cause you to suffer.
Keep in mind that everything that happens to you is merely a lesson from God. Nothing more! There is no boogie man. There is no punisher. There is no danger. That is not the world God created. He created a Kingdom for us. When you live in your mind rather than wisdom and truth, you create your own hell. The lessons that are gifted to you each day are there to help you find your way out. If God has placed a spiritual teacher in your life to help you with that, consider yourself very blessed. Without a guide, you could be lost forever...
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