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“... love and fear can sometimes feel the same, but each will lead a person to take different actions. When a decision h as to be made, fear usually motivates me to choose what is best for me, whereas love motivates me to choose what is best for another person. Fear urges me to hang on, white knuckled, to what is mine, while love can actually lead me to let go.... when you hold something you love tightly to your chest for fear of losing it, you actually risk crushing it against you.”

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Book:Stars Over Sunset Boulevard
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Stars Over Sunset Boulevard

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Susan Meissner
Susan Meissner

Susan Meissner is an American author known for her poignant emotional descriptions and profound character development. Her works often explore themes of family, love, and faith, and are highly appreciated by readers. more

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