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Suzy Kassem Quote

What’s Up With Me?

I know I just posted about being bad at socialising but I actually had a very social week. That’s why I wasn’t very active here. I ended up chatting with a friend from high school who also went to Canada for university but I went to Ontario and she went to Winnipeg so we sort of lost touch. Anyway, it was really nice to catch up, she’s always been cool so it was fun. Also, she said she reads my blog so hi!

I also spent most of yesterday with my sister and cousins which was a blast. Will be sharing more about that in a few days. And I spent Friday and Saturday running around Nairobi like a crazy person. It was so funny because I was just in and out of the house the whole time.

It was a busy but good week although now I’m sort of exhausted but there’s not rest for me because life must go on. Oh and I woke up to so many emails today I was like maybe I should just go back to bed lol.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s quote, it’s a bit personal for me because as you guys know I’m having a bit of anxiety about my future these days.

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109 responses to “Suzy Kassem Quote”

  1. Bookstooge Avatar
    Bookstooge

    Hope your week gets better, quick.
    Mrs B and I were talking this morning before work and we both said we were already ready for Friday evening. I guess it’s going to be that kind of week 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Some weeks can be like that, you’re done with it before it really begins.

      Reply
  2. Milena Alien Avatar
    Milena Alien

    I like the quote, fear is definitely a killer. This week is starting really well, last week was nice and chill. I’m only looking forward to hearing more good news from a couple of offices and a couple of friends and fam. I mean life is as good as it gets when you finally stop worrying and start breathing.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. So glad you’re having a good week and keeps going that way.

      Reply
      1. Milena Alien Avatar
        Milena Alien

        That’s the goal

        Reply
  3. Cari R Esta Avatar
    Cari R Esta

    That is a good quote. I watched and love Girl, Interrupted before I read the book, and I did not enjoy the book at all. I didn’t know the two were so different, which I do not handle change well 🤣.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you so much. I’ve seen Girl, Interrupted but never read the book which maybe is a good thing lol 😂

      Reply
  4. Margaret from soulfood101blog Avatar
    Margaret from soulfood101blog

    Fear kills dreams and so much more 🙂

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I so agree with you 🙂

      Reply
  5. John Avatar
    John

    The quote is 100% true!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think so too!

      Reply
  6. Kevin Avatar
    Kevin

    “Fear” is a four-letter word in more ways than one.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, so true!

      Reply
    2. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
      DEVANG UPADHYAYA

      Forget Everything And Run

      Or
      Face Everything And Rise

      Reply
      1. Kevin Avatar
        Kevin

        👍👍

        Reply
  7. sandysbookaday Avatar
    sandysbookaday

    That quote is very true Pooja. But why are we more scared of success than failure? 🤷‍♀️

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and that’s so true, often we’re more afraid of succeeding because it would change so much.

      Reply
  8. Vanya Wryter Consulting Avatar
    Vanya Wryter Consulting

    Fear can kill a lot of things! Nice to hear that you got to catch up with people. Hope you have enough energy to last through the week!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely! Thanks so much, I think I should be fine haha.

      Reply
  9. Tangie Avatar
    Tangie

    Hello Pooja, it sounds like you have been a busy young lady and enjoyed being sociable. I love the quote and will use it too. Thanks for updating us on what’s has been happening in your life. Enjoy your day/night.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you, yes it was a busy week but in a good way. Have a great day/night too.

      Reply
  10. Wholeness Chronicles Avatar
    Wholeness Chronicles

    Great quote, fear: False Evidence Appearing Real.
    It’s crippling and most times we have nothing to fear but fear itself which isn’t real. It’s a dream and aspiration killer.
    Have a great week and continue doing what you do best.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. You’re so right, I think fear makes us paranoid when we shouldn’t even be afraid. Have a great week too.

      Reply
  11. rimaparkar Avatar
    rimaparkar

    The quote is a true case for most of us. We all fear of the idea of failure even before we have even tried.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks and yes I think we’re often afraid of going for what we want.

      Reply
  12. byngnigel Avatar
    byngnigel

    I’m glad you took a little break from WP. I believe the time away would have done wonders for your soul. 🥰 It’s a great quote. Fear is a game changer..and so is learning to step out courageously believing in yourself. It’s natural for the mind to run too far ahead, but I’m learning to appreciate the space I’m in. To live in the moment and appreciate the good in every day. Tomorrow has enough stress of it’s own. 🤗

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, it was nice to take a break and now I’m more enthusiastic. 😊 Living in the moment definitely helps so much.

      Reply
      1. byngnigel Avatar
        byngnigel

        It does… Wish I understood this fully when I was much younger. 😕

        Reply
  13. Opher Avatar
    Opher

    Anxiety is a killer. If you don’t try you can’t succeed. Every new thing is stressful. Overcoming that initial stress can be very fulfilling. My advice would be – don’t allow anxiety to stop you doing anything. Overcome it.

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    1. travelsavvywanderer Avatar
      travelsavvywanderer

      So well said! I think sometimes a certain dose of (good) stress is important in driving you towards the completion of something or the fulfilment of a dream…the key is like you’ve said, to overcome anxiety, and I would add, to acknowledge anxiety…

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, very much so!

      Reply
  14. Stella Reddy Avatar
    Stella Reddy

    Hi Pooja!! It sounds like you are having fun though, no matter the busyness… 🙂

    I love the quote! 🌞 As someone with anxiety, I have allowed it to kill a dream or two I had over the years and it is not fun. Some days I am better able to manage it than others… Isn’t that the way?
    But I don’t regret it, I had other options that worked and didn’t’ generate as much anxiety.
    Enjoy the rest of your day Pooja!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, it’s been a busy but very good week 😊
      Yes, anxiety comes and goes. Some days are better and some are worse. But we have to live despite it.
      Enjoy your day too!

      Reply
      1. Stella Reddy Avatar
        Stella Reddy

        Thanks Pooja! That is true, life goes on anyway. I am having a fun day… 🌞 it’s always fun to spend money.. lol

        Reply
  15. Carol Corrigan Avatar
    Carol Corrigan

    Yes, fear is difficult but I try to overcome that and do what I want anyway 😉 Glad you’ve been busy socialising Pooja and that it’s taken you away from blogging. We all need a break now and then.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, I think the key is to do things despite the fear because it’s always going to be there. Thanks, it was a fun week although I did miss blogging a bit.

      Reply
  16. Sadje Avatar
    Sadje

    Yes this is so true that the fear of failure stops us from doing many things

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Absolutely, it really holds us back.

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      1. Sadje Avatar
        Sadje

        It does and we do n need courage to break this barrier

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, very much so.

          Reply
  17. travelsavvywanderer Avatar
    travelsavvywanderer

    So true! out of fear so many people don’t try to make their dreams come true…i think it is the fear of not being able to fulfil the dream or do something…but you won’t know until you’ve tried…also, perseverance is important, I would say one of the ingredients of success…

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s absolutely right, so many people just don’t achieve their dreams because they’re too afraid to go for it. True, even if we fail we have to go for it otherwise we’ll never know.

      Reply
  18. Brian, Snarebox Avatar
    Brian, Snarebox

    You definitely won out on the college choice! I’m sure Winnipeg is a nice city but it’s a frozen apocalypse most of the year, haha. If you want to see a funny movie *sort of* about it, check out My Winnipeg by Guy Maddin. It’s part autobiography and part comedy. All his movies are great and very Canadian.

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Haha yeah, she was telling me it gets pretty cold during Fall and winter. Ooh that sounds interesting, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the recommendation.

      Reply
  19. DEVANG UPADHYAYA Avatar
    DEVANG UPADHYAYA

    Great share PG

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  20. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    I loved Lauren Hill in “Sister Act 2!” Anyway, we are fighting off a cold here. Child #3 started it on Sunday. Now Child #4 is catching it and #2 will be next. Then it’s my turn. Noooooo! More Ningxia Red please!!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      She’s amazing, I love Lauren Hill! Oh no, get well soon!

      Reply
  21. Doug Avatar
    Doug

    &npsp;   Ut oh. I see the quote backwards. “Follow your dreams fearlessly and keep failing until…” I can’t figure out what comes after that. “Until you learn something” ? I don’t know — if you had gotten your Masters and PhD in History would they have let you do a thesis on “The History of Pooja”? I don’t know: there’s a lot of free fear going around as in the Roosevelt/Churchill mode of “We have nothing to fear but fear itself, and we will give you blood, sweat, and tears for freedom’s fight.” Ooops, I don’t think they spoke together contemporaneously.
        Hooray for cousins and sister camaraderie in Nairobi coping spree. Gee social. Hey girl, something’s gotta be that thing, ya sing, ‘n there betta b a Chapta… look it, book it Dr. Hey

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    1. Doug Avatar
      Doug

      Oops typo: I should have put a “b” instead of a “p” in the space escape character ampersand nbsp;

      Reply
    2. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I think this blog is “The History Of Pooja” lol.

      Reply
  22. Eugi Avatar
    Eugi

    I love the quote, Pooja! Fear gets in the way of many things, unfortunately.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! Yes, unfortunately so. I think learning to live despite fear is vital but not many people are able to do it.

      Reply
      1. Eugi Avatar
        Eugi

        You are welcome, Pooja. I think living without fear is one of those things that is easier said than done.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Yes, exactly. I think we can’t ever live without fear because it’s a necessary emotion. We just sort of have to learn to live despite it. It’s hard but we have to try.

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          1. Eugi Avatar
            Eugi

            Yes, you are spot on, Pooja!

            Reply
  23. donnajburkholder Avatar
    donnajburkholder

    Your life sounds so rich … glad to hear it! 🥰

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Aw thanks so much! 😊

      Reply
  24. Aboli Mane Avatar
    Aboli Mane

    I hope you have a good day Pooja ❤️

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I did, thanks so much 😊

      Reply
  25. festo_sanjo Avatar
    festo_sanjo

    Loved the music, Pooja! The 90s vibe is so awesome… I too listen to lots of 2PAC music though some people judge it, but they never tried to listen and understand the lyrics.

    Today’s music is not that good because artists don’t create real art of what’s going on in the society!

    On the song you shared, Loved the line “how you gon’ win if you ain’t right within?” Also they talked about being aware coz girls and boys only focus on that thing, which reflects on today’s relationships people only date for something lol 😂 (it was so real, I enjoyed the song from those bold ladies)

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I love 2Pac. I think people who judge his music don’t understand his lyrics or have never been through certain struggles and therefore can’t relate.

      The lyrics in the song I share are brilliant, I love it so much. My favourite line is “respect is just the minimum” which honestly it is when it comes to relationships. So glad you enjoyed it 😊

      Reply
  26. utahan15 Avatar
    utahan15

    fear is necessary
    some rest too
    is this more gist
    kissed by the son
    oh my~

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, fear is definitely necessary too.

      Reply
  27. Baydreamer - Lauren Scott Avatar
    Baydreamer – Lauren Scott

    I love the quote, Pooja, and it’s so true. Sometimes it takes great effort to not let fear control us, but we’re better off if it doesn’t. I’m glad you had a great week, and I hope this week is starting off just as positive. 💖

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Absolutely, it takes a lot of effort to move forward despite the fear but it’s worth it.💕

      Reply
  28. writinstuff Avatar
    writinstuff

    Love that quote. With anxiety my best tool is to ask myself “what are you so afraid of” and mostly it does the trick. Also Doo Wop is my JAM!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. For me, I try to write things down to understand how I’m feeling and where it’s stemming from. Yesss that song is amazing, the lyrics are brilliant!

      Reply
  29. Rita Avatar
    Rita

    Thanks, trying! Lots of Ningxia Red being consumed!!!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Oh good, I’m sure that will help!

      Reply
  30. Destiny Avatar
    Destiny

    Glad you enjoyed your time socialising, Pooja…
    and glad you back too 😋🤗

    a profound quote to truths…🤍

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much and so happy to be back 🤗 Thanks 💓

      Reply
      1. Destiny Avatar
        Destiny

        🤍🤗🌷

        Reply
  31. SiriusSea Avatar
    SiriusSea

    Awesome quote and song !! <3

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! 💕😊

      Reply
  32. cityodysseystl Avatar
    cityodysseystl

    Glad to hear you’ve been busy and socializing. Catching up with old friends is always nice💕.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, it was really nice and we had a good chat for almost three hours.

      Reply
  33. Steve Avatar
    Steve

    I always enjoy the quotes you choose, as they are always clever and meaningful. Fear is such a powerful emotion that can really mess with us.

    Sounds like your week is going well, and that’s great! All we have is this moment now.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks, so glad you enjoy them. True, fear is so overwhelming. Absolutely, we need to live in the moment!

      Reply
      1. Steve Avatar
        Steve

        My pleasure, and I hope the rest of your week goes well!

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Thanks and wishing you the same!

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          1. Steve Avatar
            Steve

            Thank you! 🤗

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            1. Pooja G Avatar
              Pooja G

              You’re very welcome! 🤗

              Reply
  34. Warren Avatar
    Warren

    yes…..there are always words we wished we would have said….would those words have changed a life….saying sorry, or my biggest fear is not saying I love you when that loved one leaves the home….you never know what those final words someone hears might happen….always being honest doesn’t always end on a great place, but you never know

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      That’s true, we all have words we wished we said. And telling those we love how we feel is important.

      Reply
  35. Joseph Glidden Avatar
    Joseph Glidden

    Great quote. Glad to hear that you are getting out and socializing.

    I see fear as having three main response mechanisms, fight, flight or freeze. I view freeze as the most debilitating and dangerous because it does not provide any action to move away from or deal with the fear. Taking action seems to be the theme coming from the universe to me this week.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. It’s true, freezing is the worst because you’re just sort of stuck there.

      Reply
  36. Darryl B Avatar
    Darryl B

    Pooja, I know several people who make plans for a trip, a big adventure. While it’s comfortably out on the horizon, 6 months or so, they’re fine… but as “launch date” nears, they get more and more anxious, sometimes to the point of scrubbing the trip. My mom was like that. A cruise? Next summer? (this was Xmas) Cool, let’s go! Increasing anxiety through Spring… the emergence of actual symptoms (stomach aches, headaches, dr visits, etc) as the date drew closer.

    My dad always made sure to get trip insurance bc 90% of the time, my mom would bail 😢

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      I used to be that way too because my anxiety was quite bad but thankfully I’ve gotten better over time. Trip insurance is a smart move lol 😅

      Reply
  37. Oceana DeMars Avatar
    Oceana DeMars

    I love the quote
    So inspiring!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  38. A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA Avatar
    A & J PEI Treasures/E Jean Simpson, BEd, BA, MA

    Glad things are going well!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you!

      Reply
  39. J M Negi Avatar
    J M Negi

    True and worthy of keeping in mind, thanks.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much.

      Reply
  40. Cindy Georgakas Avatar
    Cindy Georgakas

    Great quote and song Pooja! glad you’re having fun and enjoyed a cool friend!!! 💕

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much! 💞

      Reply
  41. bigskybuckeye Avatar
    bigskybuckeye

    Pooja, I appreciate the quote from Suzy Kassem. For our dreams to go forward and have a fighting chance to bear good fruit, we need to be willing to take that first, fearless step.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. Yes, you’re absolutely right.

      Reply
  42. Mary K. Doyle Avatar
    Mary K. Doyle

    It’s good to hear you are doing well and enjoying some free time, Pooja.

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much, it was a good week last week. Hope you’re well too.

      Reply
  43. flyingfrogs10 Avatar
    flyingfrogs10

    True, and it’s the fear of fear itself that imbues meaning into everything…
    Always be happy and blessed🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Yes, very true. Thanks so much for your lovely comment.

      Reply
  44. Dusty Avatar
    Dusty

    That’s a great quote and it’s completely true. With most things, you can try until you figure it out but fear keeps the tryin from happening.

    I also really like Lauryn Hill’s voice. Great song!

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    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thanks so much. I love that song too.

      Absolutely, fear is the biggest thing that holds us back.

      Reply
      1. Dusty Avatar
        Dusty

        You’re welcome!

        It feels like a lot of it is just mental reframing. It’s not failure so much as “the first attempt.” The people I know who seem fearless mostly just look at things differently.

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        1. Pooja G Avatar
          Pooja G

          Mindset definitely matters, some people refuse to give up no matter what and they’re usually the kind of people that succeed.

          Reply
  45. Carol anne Avatar
    Carol anne

    Loving the quote, and anxiety about the future, now, that is me tonight, too! All too real! I’m stewing over a few things, and my anxiety has ramped up about 10 notches!

    Reply
    1. Pooja G Avatar
      Pooja G

      Thank you and yes very much so, anxiety is tough but we have to try our best to live despite it.

      Reply

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