Hi there Eric, I've been away from here for a while and thought I'd check in on a few of my favourite Steemians. I was so pleased to read this post and totally impressed with 'Hardfork'.

To use your own words-

I'm convinced that everyone has talent in something and a life of unimaginable freedom, exhilaration, fulfillment, and joy lies just on the other side of their fears. Sometimes it would be nice to be able to just push people through.

This resonated with me completely. If one can find the courage to leap into the unknown, and confront one's fears, all the very best that life has to offer is indeed just the other side.

Thanks for sharing this my friend and as always, all the best