Watch Me Grow

Clueless but determined

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Isn’t it terrifying?

Putting yourself out there for all to see.

No idea what you’re doing,

Figuring it out one step at a time.

Intimidation and hesitation infiltrating every thought.

Mind flooded with comparisons.

They say:

“Practice, it gets easier.”

“Practice, you’ll get the hang of it.”

“Practice makes perfect.”

You say:

What if it’s never figured out?

What if it isn’t meant to be?

Why is the most difficult challenge of them all to believe in yourself?

Treating yourself like a friend, you’d likely say the same as everyone else does.

You might even add:

Give yourself credit, you are wiser than you think.

You have great potential inside of you.

You are incredible and unique.

There has been no one like you and there never will be.

Confidence is created through repetition.

Don’t let fear stand in the way of your dreams.

“Everything has been done before, but not by you.”

I say, treat yourself with the kindness and grace you grant others.

Say “fuck it” to the doubts.

Do it anyway with an open mind, boundless curiosity, and willingness to learn.

“Believe in the me that believes in you.” ~ Kamina

Hmm…this pep talk might just work.

I’m taking the plunge,

Here I go.