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Taking off the mask I didn’t even know I was wearing

On February 29, 2012February 29, 2012 By Cara Stein Posted in Getting UnstuckTagged , anxiety be real being congruent being real challenge change change your life compassion congruence coping doubt dread fear freedom growth happiness help hope how to be happier how to overcome fear letting go life live life to the fullest living overcome fear overcoming fear personal growth relief secrets support tell the truth transcending fear23 Comments

Live life to the fullest by overcoming fear: take off your mask!

I pride myself on being real, but I feel like I’ve been putting on a false front here lately. It’s made it impossible for me to work. I’m tired of being afraid, so today I spill all.

The biggest thing I’ve learned this year

On August 30, 2011August 30, 2011 By Cara Stein Posted in Managing your LifeTagged , change your life coping friends gratitude growth happiness happy life help how to be happier joy life living love meaning mental health personal growth support network14 Comments

I always thought the ideal situation was to be totally independent, do everything yourself, and not need anybody. But lately, I’m discovering that the opposite is true.