I struggle with understanding how I can be so good with pen to paper but fall short in the area of words to ears.

I’ve told myself that actions speak louder than words – but are actions a universal language, and do I possess proficiency?

I’m constantly told I am a writer in denial. How can that be when I lack the basic skill of communication? Let me think about that for a second: Do I lack or do I fear?

Having lived a life of rejection, denial, inadequacy, and heartbreak, fear sounds far more realistic! I chuckle in this moment because as the saying goes, there is nothing to fear but fear itself! So where did I fall short?

Do I fear having my wants and desires fulfilled, or is it fear of failure? Do I fear being worthy of it all or losing it if I ever receive the blessing? Let’s think about that!

To be worthy first requires an unwavering belief in oneself. It requires trusting that you can, even when everyone around you says you can’t.  It requires that you show up and be present for yourself!

Um, we’re on to something here…

Show up and be present for yourself ! How many of life’s challenges could have been avoided if we did exactly that! If we told that other person how we felt, instead of being fearful of rejection? If we said no to that drug, instead of being afraid of being square? If we turned down that drink, not being afraid of peer pressure? If we walked away from that disagreement, not afraid of appearing weak? How different would our outcome be?

It’s time for me to use my voice more and  my pen less. I’m not relying on my actions to speak for me. Instead, I’m using words! The outcome is important to me, but not comparable to me being present for myself!  That’s how I’ll change my outcome! How can you show up for yourself to change yours?

You can overcome anything by believing you can and speaking self-worth over the situation! Tell yourself you’re worthy until you start to believe it! You are worthy of that relationship! You are worthy of being drug free! You are worthy of being alcohol free! You are worthy of a peaceful existence! Simply stated, you are worthy! Confidently stated, I am worthy!