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Abigail Stopka shared a letter in the
Chasing Your Dreams group 6 months, 2 weeks ago
The Fear of Content
Content, a word that strikes my soul,
A whisper of stillness, an impossible goal.
It seems so small, yet feels so vast,
A memory of my past.Perhaps it’s my youth, so restless, unkind,
An experience that shaped my mind.
Or is it the hunger to strive,
To chase the horizon and feel alive.What if content is comfort’s face?
A quiet corner, a gentle space.
And yet I flinch—am I afraid,
Of the peace that comfort has made?Is it the lie of stillness, so untrue,
The quiet, my mind can’t pursue?
A darkness woven deep inside,
Where comfort and fear collide.Will I ever grant myself the grace,
To rest my soul, to find my place?
Or will I run, forever torn,
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I really enjoyed reading this letter Abigail. I feel as if we are all searching for the peace that we dream of, and the satisfaction in life to keep us happy. Thank you for sharing your peace amongst the wilderness that life throws at us.
-Cierra
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I resonate with this so much, I have a big fear of contentment- I believe it keeps us stuck. But on the flip side, I think I also do fear never finding contentment, nothing ever being enough. And like you said, I’m not sure if that’s due to my youth or due to my soul having the inability to feel at peace and as if I’m in the right place. Thank you for validating me with this piece <3
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