self portrait challenge
hello
i have my eye on some wonderful projects
whenever that happens i clam up and don't move forward
and the opportunity passes by
how does one move pass that, take the next step?
i know i have to just go ahead and try
here is what happens:
all of the "what ifs" in my worst case scenario brain take over
and i find myself on the sidelines
mostly i am afraid of being laughed at, and rejected.
it is time to move on from these fears. i know.
this is supposed to be the year of light, letting it shine, basking even...
moving beyond fear is
scary and exciting,
and the time has come
have you left fear in the past?
how did you?
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8 comments:
In my journals from my twenties I ask myself the question over and over again "How do I move from words into action?"
and now in my mid thirties I am there. I am happy and fullfilled and I act.
In my twenties I didn't realize the work I was doing to prepare for who I am now...I complained alot in my journals but there was also alot of soul searching and I did a ton of reading (self-help, spiritual, and awakening type books)Oh, and I meditated all the time (something I don't really do now with two young children around)
I eventually made a conscious choice that I was worthy. I was worthy to have a happy life. and then I began creating collages and writing even more. Soon after I discovered blogging and WOW! I received so much support and really felt validated to move forward.
I know this is a long comment from someone you don't really know. But I really found and still find it helpful to hear the stories of other women.
I wish you a full heart.
Remember you are worthy!
XO,
Melba
I think the biggest way I have overcome fear is to imagine all the learning and growth that can come from stepping into that unknown place.
I think taking little baby steps toward the unknown, realizing that you have no control,but rather that you have a choice to stay where you are or move to a new space (metaphorically, or not).
Beautiful photo of you...I am working on this myself. Just trying to push beyond my comfort zone and let things be messy and imperfect in my life to a certain degree. Allowing myself to do it "badly" is how I'm breaking beyond stagnation and fear.
Love,
D.
I'm not good at this one either, the internal demons really like to go at me on things I want most of all.
Baby steps was not as overwelming for me. Beautiful B & W with hair blowing in the wind. Beautiful!
action. action. isn't that always the hardest action?
i'm right with you on this one, too---
I currently find myself in this same predicament...life on hold, not wanting to say much, or do much for fear of the future...blah! I wish I had words of advice, but instead I'll tell you how much I love this picture...and how very beautiful you are!
"feel the fear and do it anyway"
you are wonderful ;)
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