You're Afraid of Love and All That Comes With It

You may not realize that your entire worldview is based on fear. 

You're afraid of the other. People who don't look like you. People who have different lived experiences.

You're afraid of diversity because it threatens your safe cozy position atop the social capital food chain.

You're afraid of vulnerability because people will think you're a wuss.

You're afraid of equity because you're not willing to give up your power or privilege and create access and opportunity for people who have been marginalized.

You're afraid of empathy because it will damage your tough guy status.

You're afraid of inclusion because you're worried what your friends will think if you associate too frequently with "those people."

You're afraid of listening because you don't want to be burdened with all the things you'd hear.

You're afraid of social justice because the unjust world you dominate is too favorable to relinquish.

You're afraid of curiosity because of the uncertainty of what you might discover.

You're afraid of self-awareness because it's easier to be aloof.

You're afraid of humility because it's easier to be a dick.

You're afraid to be human because that would require building connection and trust.

You're afraid of love and all that comes with it.

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