The Electric Fence Stopped Working Years Ago
18 days ago
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- A dog remains confined by the memory of an electric fence that no longer works, symbolizing self-imposed limitations.
- People have their own 'electric fences'—mental barriers that prevent connection, like fear of seeming needy or weak.
- The article suggests that reaching out first is an act of courage, not weakness, and that these barriers are often illusions.
- Twenty seconds of bravery can overcome these invisible fences, leading to genuine connection and freedom.
- The truth is that the person who initiates contact is the one who has realized the fence is broken and is already free.