I have a lot of power and it scares me

Me: Oh, God. I think my energy is really scary and intimidating to people. Do you think I--

Friend: I don't think so. I crave your energy. I think maybe in the past it was scary, but not anymore. Maybe five years ago. And so what?

Me: Do you know if it--

Friend: Everyone who is around you loves you.

Me: I was so scary.

Friend: You were not scary.

Me: When …