I was unsuccessful at pulling the sword of course, but the picture was worth it ;)
So where DO I begin to find this elusive concept we call confidence? If you know me, it would appear that I oooooooze it, but that's FAKE people ;) (I belong in Hollywood) ~~ I'm talking about the real deal...the solid to the core, nothing can shake me, unstoppable force that is
SELF-CONFIDENCE.
I *think* it starts from having faith that the compliments people pay you aren't just lip service. That you have surrounded yourself by people that genuinely care about you and your mental well-being. That your day to day affairs aren't in vain ~~~ you're fulfilling your warm-fuzzy side of life and keeping the happy/healthy heart meter good and full.... Then you take a peek inside. That's where the real work starts.
I know from personal experience that having done the aforementioned surrounding yourself with caring people is hard enough, but now it's time to care about ourselves..... to not ACTUALLY worry about what those lovies are thinking... It matters what YOU (*me as I talk to myself) think about your decisions. Right? No matter how many people tell us that something is a good idea, it isn't until we BELIEVE those words that we take action.
Give this a listen...
But how do I know that I'm not just full of myself? How do I gain that tiny extra bump of self-belief to do more than hang my toes off the edge???
.....so why is it still so hard? In a time and society where most kids are so full of themselves they don't bother with common courtesies, how is it that I (who have been a generous and contributing member of society for longer than they've been ALIVE) want to tiptoe around asking people to pay for my expertise.
THERE it is. Money is stressful for most of us. Money is not easily won.... most of you reading this don't look forward to your next shift at work, or couldn't wait to retire. And here I come wanting you to give me some of that hard-earned money for me to have FUN. (?!?) This isn't just your average direct-sales company with a sure-thing product if you find the right audience. This is ME asking YOU to give me money because I think I know more about something than you do and I want to prove (to whom, I don't know) that I can teach you about it in a way that is fun for ALL of us. Weeeeeiiiiiiird.
But it sounds like a great idea for ME doesn't it?
I don't even think I've answered my initial question(s)..... where do we get this confidence, how do we use it, how do we KEEP it? But maybe I'll get a few more comments or shares (**bumps in confidence**) and that in itself will get me that much closer to my dream. So how about it people? How about we be kind to one another; help a friend find their passion; stop questioning our own passions, and make this world a better more fulfilling place to be a part of?
I'm still in the baby stages here, but I promise to keep you all updated. Until then....
I am love. *Toni
Forgot to post first comment but it was mushy anyway. Great thoughts, and that right there says confidence.
ReplyDeleteForgot to post first comment but it was mushy anyway. Great thoughts, and that right there says confidence.
ReplyDeleteLove it! But the gray font on your picture at the top isn't very legible. I tried highlighting it but it didn't help much. <3
ReplyDeleteYou're amazing and I love you :) Everyone has self doubt way more than they let others see - the trick is to have more courage than doubt and take the chance anyway. I believe in you!!! xoxox
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