The foundation of joyful independence is being content with yourself; self-love.
The external only creates dependency.
Chasing the external to achieve joy is a death-trap for personal development.
As long as you are waiting for something to make you happy — happiness will never come.
No external thing or person is ever coming to you, which will make you happy or complete you.
Let your passion and courage swell in you until you can no longer be contained by fear.
Embracing life and overcoming fear are one and the same.
Only when you decide to truly live can you be free of your fears, and only when you are free of your fears can you truly live.
When we truly love ourselves and love life, we are compelled to deeply explore ourselves and life's possibilities.
The moment we confront our fears we are declaring that we are contenders for life, and for love.