She lacks confidence, she craves admiration insatiably. She lives on the reflections of herself in the eyes of others. She does not dare to be herself.
—Anais Nin
How aptly these words describe us. Many activities were not attempted, courses weren't taken, conversations weren't initiated because we lacked confidence. The pain, the constant search for acceptance and love in the eyes and behavior of others, still haunts us. But those days are past. We are daring to be ourselves, one day at a time.
Confidence still wavers on occasion, and we may need assurance that we're lovable. Gratefully, we can look to one another for the additional boost we may need to face the day. Being there for one another, knowing that we understand each other's fears as people offers the strength to go ahead that we may lack today or tomorrow.
2 comments:
Brilliant fairy wisdom, Me!
" Being there for one another, knowing that we understand each other's fears as people offers the strength to go ahead that we may lack today or tomorrow."
(((((((( You )))))))
And thank YOU for always being there for me.
X ya!
What a journey, Mel. Finding my voice seemingly took forever. Then I had to learn how to use it with love and compassion. Aiyeeee.
Thank goodness Anais Nin made and took the time to write!
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