Fear is like a shadow lurking in the heart, holding us back from taking risks and pursuing our dreams, our calling. But rather than running from it, we should embrace it. Learn from it. Understand what it’s trying to tell you—what vulnerabilities or uncertainties it’s pointing toward. When you confront fear and use it as a tool for learning about yourself, it can transform from a paralyzing force into a source of strength and motivation. So don’t shun your fears; instead, turn them into stepping stones.