But ultimately, getting intimate with fear and loving fear is a gateway to freedom.
Tara Brach
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- “The Courage to Choose Love,” Tricycle Talks interview with James Shaheen, June 24, 2026; Complete sentence from the publisher’s interview transcript. Brach explicitly precedes it with the need for support, time and sufficient safety when trauma is involved; not a claim to replace treatment.
- “The Courage to Choose Love,” Tricycle Talks interview with James Shaheen, June 24, 2026
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