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When Fear Comes Knocking: A Love Letter to Ourselves (S16E2)


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Sometimes, fear rushes in like an unexpected tide - one moment we're steady, the next we're caught in the swell. In this episode, I share a raw and honest entry from my journal, written during a winter break in Vietnam, where doubt and uncertainty flooded in. Through the simple yet profound act of listening - really listening - I found my way back to myself.

In this moment of listening, I wrote one of my My Darling Girl letters, those love notes from my wisest, kindest self. I share it here, followed by the words that poured out in my journal in response. It's an open-hearted exploration of what happens when we sit with our fears, rather than resisting them - when we meet them with curiosity, rather than judgment.

This is also a moment to reflect on the power of journaling, of writing letters of love, and of giving ourselves the space to hear our own wisdom. If you’ve ever felt the weight of self-doubt or the ache of uncertainty, I hope these words offer you something - a moment of recognition, of tenderness, of knowing you’re not alone.

Settle in, my darlings. This is a pretty vulnerable episode for me, so please hold it gently!

And if this practice of writing letters to your Self speaks to you, Letters of Love is now available - my newest book, born from the pages of my journal. You’ll find all the details, here in the show notes.

Sending love, always.


Letters of Love - a journaling practice of wisdom & connection

By Henny Flynn. Published by Inner Work Project. £12.99

From all good booksellers, or order direct from the publishers: https://innerworkproject.com/product/letters-of-love/

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