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The only real difference between Anxiety and Excitement was my willingness to let go of Fear.

Barbara Brown Taylor

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Barbara Brown Taylor
Age: 73
Born: 1951
Born: September 21
Anglican Priest
Priest
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Willingness
Excitement
Anxiety
Difference
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Fear

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