getting it done.
Long ago, or maybe this morning, someone laughed at your idea and told you it was unrealistic. Someone told you that enjoying yourself was lazy, or selfish, or disgusting. Someone asked you who do you think you are to do that? Someone criticized your work, your appearance, your efforts. Someone told you that you weren’t talented enough, or rich enough, or young enough, or old enough, or strong enough, or smart enough. Someone said leave that to the experts. Someone hit you, or pushed you, or locked the door between you and what you wanted. And that HURT.
When that happened, a part of you took note. And that brave, protective part decided NEVER to let you get hurt again. Now, that part notices every time you make yourself vulnerable—every time you stick your neck out, venture a new opinion, decide to play larger, start something new—and it shuts you down. Because if YOU demean, belittle, and constrain yourself, no one else will have the chance to do it for you. And you will be safe. Miserable and muzzled, yes, but safe. Continue reading
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