The Battle Between Love and Fear: Struggling, Surrendering, and Staying on Purpose
In a world that constantly asks us to be logical, grounded, and realistic, choosing to believe in miracles can feel like an act of rebellion. Struggling to stay aligned with one's deeper purpose isn't a sign of failure — it's a sign of being human.
This is the raw and powerful truth that filmmaker and visionary Naré Mkrtchyan shared in a soul-baring conversation about navigating ego, fear, and the unwavering whisper of one's higher self.
The Inner War: Love vs. Fear
Naré describes an ongoing daily battle between two voices. The conditioned mind whispers messages of inadequacy. But a quieter voice calls back — the voice of the higher self. It doesn't shout over the noise of fear. Instead, it invites stillness.
Being human means being in this tug-of-war. And far from being a weakness, acknowledging the struggle becomes a portal to greater strength.
Ego Dreams vs. Soul Desires
A graduate of USC's School of Cinematic Arts, Naré reached a pivotal moment when her film was shortlisted for an Oscar. It was a dream coming true — except it felt hollow. The dreams were fulfilling her ego, but not her true purpose.
This realization came through what many call a "dark night of the soul." Her outer world seemed intact, but internally, everything was unraveling. And yet, the breakdown became a breakthrough.
The Purpose Isn't About You
One of the most radical truths Naré offers is that our purpose isn't actually about us. It's a gift — something given to you that you must serve.
In a culture that obsesses over personal branding and individual identity, this is both humbling and liberating. Your purpose isn't something your ego needs to polish. It's about being in service to something higher.
Vulnerability as Strength
Too often, we only hear from people once they've made it through the storm. Naré's willingness to say "I'm still in it" is a mirror for all of us. You don't need to have everything figured out to be on your path.
The Courage to Keep Going
Ultimately, this is a story about surrender — the daily choice to trust the path, to honor the mission, and to keep walking even when the terrain gets rough.
If you're walking through fear, ego, doubt, or darkness, but you're still moving toward love, then you're already on your path.
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