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 is a call to pay attention to see something more clearly.

sometimes there is real danger and alertness can help you act quickly

sometimes the fear comes from an idea, a thought, a projection, that is not allowing you to be closer to something, to truly see it. when you allow yourself to feel the fear and release the idea, projection, thought, you can see more clearly and be with the real thing.

I'm afraid of saying something stupid here, but if I feel that and release this idea, I stop being so self-centered and I can be here open to learn with what comes