Donald Trump's return to the presidency feels like a collective gut punch that won't subside. For many Americans, it's not just about policies or even the person. It's the anger, anxiety, and despair that only seem to deepen. After years of resistance, how and why are we still here?

The answer lies beneath the surface. Trump isn't just a political figure; he's a symptom of the emotional energy driving our politics. His rise hasn't been powered by rational debate or prudence, but by fear, an emotion that has become the lifeblood of American politics.

The real challenge isn't Trump himself, but what empowers him. Fear and its emotional cousins: shame, insecurity, unworthiness, and scarcity have led to division, blame, and judgment. These aren't just hallmarks of Trump's rhetoric; they're the emotional forces that sustain his relevance. And here's the uncomfortable truth: this energy doesn't only exist in his supporters. It perpetuates through his detractors, too.

We can't defeat fear........

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