David’s Journal

David’s Journal

The Fear Trap

This week, do you treat yourself harshly because it’s familiar? Do you live in a courtroom to prove your worth? Choosing your authentic path. Finally, swinging on the ‘Emotional Pendulum’

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David James Lees
Jun 12, 2026
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“We need not remain prisoners of familiar fears when the quiet wisdom of our Shen reminds us that peace often begins where certainty ends. As we turn these pages together, may we discover that what once seemed frightening may, in truth, be the doorway through which courage, self-acceptance, and a more authentic life softly enter.”

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