I call bullshit on anyone in this world being unworthy or undeserving.
In my world and my work, I repeatedly hear women say they can’t do something that they really, and I mean really, want to do.
“I could never be completely honest with my partner or my mother, even if I know it would strengthen me in relationship with them.”
“I could never challenge my boss, even if I know I that I have a valid point.”
“I could never do something just for me over doing something for my loved ones, even if I know that I’m burning out and am somewhat resentful.”
All that is silencing yourself because you don’t believe that you are worth showing up for. That you don’t deserve to have the things in your life you know are important to you. That you are ok settling for your life and your existence meaning less than someone else’s.
Even if your circumstances are somewhat different, I’m guessing it wouldn’t take much for you to get clear about your own beliefs that drive your worthiness and value, and how those beliefs mess with the things you want from this short life.
If you’re with me on this one, try on these 3 reasons why you need to show up as you. The whole you. The fully charged, fully self-connected you.
- If you are here on this earth, you are worthy. We are not just here as a result of nature, we’re here as a result of what the world needs right now. We are here to be our best selves and from there, improve the existence of life. If you were born, you are worthy.
- Your thoughts and feelings are meaningful. You have something to say, something to add to conversations and community. Your words mean something to someone else and can give people hope, especially now when pandemic life isn’t easy for many. And no one has the same words as you do.
- You are not meant to suffer. You are meant to thrive. Every little part of you, your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual self needs tending to increase your capacity to be whole. Whole is the place where we can constantly grow, shine, and can be strong enough to be that woman who improves her existence every single chance she gets.
It’s time to challenge our beliefs about what we can and can’t do and show up in ways that serve us. And it’s time to do the work to get there.
This post is just the beginning of looking at your value and your corresponding thoughts and feelings about what you can do and what you think you can’t.
Don’t stop here. Don’t stop with the “I can’t”. Try the “I can” on for size. Look for the places where you can grow that feel right to you, even if they are different or even scary.
Because not only is the world waiting for you.
You are waiting for yourself.
