Fear clogs; faith liberates.
Elbert Hubbard
a flock of birds out of a cage so they can flap wildly into the sky. Faith liberates us from fear, allowing us to move forward, grow, and experience life’s most thrilling moments. It empowers us to overcome challenges and replace doubt with confidence, ultimately setting us free to explore, grow, and soar.
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Meaning of Quote – Fear clogs; faith liberates.
Have you ever felt so scared that your feet felt like they were stuck in a big, gloopy puddle of mud, and you couldn’t move even if you wanted to? That feeling is a lot like what Elbert Hubbard, a very wise writer, was talking about when he said, “Fear clogs; faith liberates.”
Let’s break down what that short but mighty quote means and why it’s worth thinking about.
When Elbert Hubbard mentioned “fear clogs,” he meant that being afraid can stop us from doing things, almost like a clog in a drain stops water from flowing. Imagine you’re at a water park, shrieking with excitement, ready to slide down the twistiest slide. But as soon as you see how high it is, your excitement turns into a belly full of jittery butterflies. That’s fear. And suddenly, the idea of whooshing down that slide goes from fun to frightening.
It’s normal to feel fear. Everyone experiences it, from your best friend to your gym teacher. Fear comes along like a shadow when we’re about to do something new or big or that might involve some kind of risk. And let’s be real, it doesn’t feel good. It can make you want to wrap yourself up in a comforter and never leave your cozy bed.
But here’s where the second part of the quote comes in: “faith liberates.” Faith is like having trust or confidence in someone or something, and it doesn’t have to be religiousthough it can be. It could be faith in yourself, your family, your friends, or even in the world around you.
Faith is that whisper in your heart that says, “You got this!” It’s the invisible but powerful force that helps you throw off the comforter, jump out of bed, and decide, “I’m going to face that big, scary water slide.” Faith frees you to move forward, to grow, and to experience life’s most thrilling moments.
Liberating means setting something freelike letting a flock of birds out of a cage so they can flap wildly into the sky. So when Hubbard tells us that “faith liberates,” hes saying that having faith sets us free to fly away from fear and toward our dreams and adventures.
Think about the last time you learned something new. Maybe you were trying to nail that tricky skateboard trick or getting the courage to perform in the school play. At first, your insides flickered with fear and you thought, “What if I fall? What if I forget my lines?” But then, maybe you remembered how much you’ve practiced, or how your friends believed you could do it. That’s faith kicking in, and suddenly, you were soaring down the sidewalk on your skateboard or bowing to applause on stage.
Now, faith isn’t a magical spell that zaps away challenges. And its definitely not about closing your eyes and hoping for the best. Faith takes work too. It’s about learning to trust your own skills and talents. It’s about practicing that skateboard trick over and over, or rehearsing your lines until they’re part of you.
Sometimes, it’s also about looking beyond the “now.” Perhaps today the skateboard trick is a flop, or the lines are a muddle, but faith gives you a vision of tomorrow when things can be differentwhen you’ll land that trick or rock those lines by giving it another shot.
When we replace fear with faith, each failure isn’t an end; it’s just another step toward success. With faith, you understand that just because you can’t do something today, doesn’t mean you won’t do it tomorrow. You keep trying because you believe it’s possible. You keep learning, growing, and getting better.
Remember, too, that faith builds bridges between people. When you have faith in others and show them that you believe in their abilities, you empower them to overcome their own fears. Have you ever been cheered on by a friend or family member? When someone else has faith in you, its like they’re giving you a boost over the wall of fear that stands in your way.
Think of a time you were that supportive friend, coach, or cheering squad for someone else. Maybe you helped a classmate who was struggling with math, or encouraged a friend to try out for a team with you. That’s faith in action. You openly shared your belief in someone else’s ability to succeed, helping them move past fear and toward achievement.
In a way, faith is a superpower we all have. It’s not about leaping tall buildings or flying faster than a speeding bullet; it’s about the inner strength that helps us leap over our own doubts and fears. It’s the energy that keeps us flying forward, searching for our passions and embracing life’s uncertainties with confidence instead of dread.
Elbert Hubbards words, “Fear clogs; faith liberates,” may sound simple, but they hold a lot of truth. Next time you feel fear tightening its grip on you, remember this powerful message. Take a deep breath, find your faithwhether it’s faith in yourself, in others, or in the idea that tomorrow is a day full of promiseand let it set you free to explore, grow, and soar. And when your feet finally unstick from that muddy fear, you just might find yourself sliding down water slides or achieving things you never thought possible.
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