Colin, I can’t tell you how relatable this was. I grow up with a demanding father as well. I always had to work hard as a kid to make him proud. And although he suffers from dementia now, deep inside, I’m still that kid that wants to make her dad proud. I feel guilty when I’m doing nothing. And I never feel good enough for anyone.
But just like you, there’s a part of me that knows that I have a lot to offer the world. And that’s what keeps me going.
Thank you for sharing this. This was therapeutic in some kind of way.
Thank you for sharing Lea. I appreciate it. That not good enough is just a self limiting belief system in play. It’s not real. We can’t get rid of it but we can be aware of when it comes up for us and push forward regardless. I can promise you that you already made your dad proud. I did too.. now, as an adult, we just need to follow our heart.. do what we love doing. It’s all about us leading a fulfilling life and thriving. That’ll make the universe proud 😊
"I don't know how to play the game of life. Therefore I have no self-confidence or self-worth. I'm not special. Not good enough." <--- Self-conscious and humble people will feel beaten when others put them down. We did not know better when we were young, but as we age, we become more aware and will use our experience to help others going through the same.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am learning to be patient, helping one person at a time. 😊
Colin, I can’t tell you how relatable this was. I grow up with a demanding father as well. I always had to work hard as a kid to make him proud. And although he suffers from dementia now, deep inside, I’m still that kid that wants to make her dad proud. I feel guilty when I’m doing nothing. And I never feel good enough for anyone.
But just like you, there’s a part of me that knows that I have a lot to offer the world. And that’s what keeps me going.
Thank you for sharing this. This was therapeutic in some kind of way.
Thank you for sharing Lea. I appreciate it. That not good enough is just a self limiting belief system in play. It’s not real. We can’t get rid of it but we can be aware of when it comes up for us and push forward regardless. I can promise you that you already made your dad proud. I did too.. now, as an adult, we just need to follow our heart.. do what we love doing. It’s all about us leading a fulfilling life and thriving. That’ll make the universe proud 😊
"I don't know how to play the game of life. Therefore I have no self-confidence or self-worth. I'm not special. Not good enough." <--- Self-conscious and humble people will feel beaten when others put them down. We did not know better when we were young, but as we age, we become more aware and will use our experience to help others going through the same.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am learning to be patient, helping one person at a time. 😊
Thank you so much Janet. The universe is trying hard to teach me patience :-)
Colin this is lovely! Thanks so much for commenting on my piece and leading me here.
You’re very welcome and thank you 🙏🏼
What a lovely pic of you both -
Both Terry and myself think you are lovely Colin so don’t ever change xx
Awww, thank you Sue :-) xx