Day 6: Lean Into Love

Welcome to Day 6 of the Self-Awareness Challenge: Catch & Reframe Fear-Based Thoughts!

Today's focus is simple, yet profound. Choosing love over fear.

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Why Does Fear Feel So Powerful?

Fear is sneaky. It disguises itself as logic, protection, and preparation. It tells us to hold back, stay small, and play it safe. It warns us of worst-case scenarios and convinces us that uncertainty is dangerous.

But what if we leaned into love instead?

Not the romantic kind - though that is beautiful too - but love as an energy, a mindset, a way of moving through the world.

Love expands. Fear contracts.
Love welcomes. Fear guards.
Love trusts. Fear doubts.
Love says, "Let's try." Fear says, "What if we fail?"

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The Power of Choosing Love
When we lean into love, we make decisions from a place of trust. We build deeper relationships. We give ourselves grace. We show up with more kindness for others AND for ourselves.

And the best part? Love isn't fragile.

It doesn't disappear when things get hard. It grows stronger the more we lean in.

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How to Lean Into Love (Even When Fear Creeps In)

💛   Pause & Ask: Am I making this choice from love or fear?
💛Speak to Yourself Like a Friend. Replace self-doubt with encouragement.
💛  Practice Compassion. Toward yourself and others. Everyone is doing their best.
💛    Release the Need for Control. Love flows. Fear clings.
💛   Do One Thing That Expands You. Something that brings joy, curiosity, or connection.

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Today's Challenge: Lean Into Love
✨ Notice a moment when fear shows up today.
✨ Instead of letting it take over, pause and reframe it with love.
✨ Example: "I'm scared to speak up in this meeting." ➡️ "I have something valuable to share."

What is one way you are choosing love over fear today? Share in the comments.