If I look back on my life, the most judgmental person I know and the person who has had the most influence on my abilities or potential in life, or who tells me everyday who I am or who I could become is “me!”
Why do I seek approval?” “Am I enough?” “Can I manifest my dreams?” “Who am I?” Even though I believed I had to ask other people these questions, I now know, that I am the only one who can answer them.
Oscar Wilde said “In this world there are only two tragedies. One is not getting what one wants, and the other is getting it.” If I don’t feel good enough, nothing I will receive can change this belief and nothing that anyone says will make me feel good enough.
When I allow myself to be vulnerable and step into the unknown, or do the things that I never thought were possible, (Like writing a book and now I am in the top 10!!) it was then I started to change my beliefs and understand who I can become. It was then I started to live authentically.
Feeling inadequate can keep us trapped in fear and so I learned to face my fears, one step at a time. Each time I do, I begin to grow in self-confidence and open myself up to the many possibilities and vastness of life!
LIVING IN THIS MOMENT 
the greatest definition I read ever about ‘me’
Thankyou Akhila. I think we can all relate to this definition.
Beautiful words.
Thankyou for being here Nico. Blessings.
Peace.
Lovely words, Karen, and there can be a sense of freedom in acknowledging a certain kind of vulnerability about ourselves, I think. Without it, we become brittle, and unnaturally poised as if in a defensive psychological stance in relation to the world.
Beautifully said Hariod. I think we all feel connected and close to those who share their vulnerabilities and inner thoughts with us.
Love this post Karen!
Is your book available on Kindle?
(Way to go!!)
xo
Thankyou Val and yes if you go to my website and press “BUY” you can see the kindle version available.
http://www.karenlangauthor.com/
🙂 🙂 🙂
At least a few times a week I push myself to do something I am not inclined to do. It can be as simple as going to a movie rqth than staying home with a book (the book waits for me) and once, amazingly, I went hang gliding.
Out of that comfort zone!
Hang gliding!! Well done Emilie. It is good to test our boundaries at times. Thankyou.
Such an interesting post, Karen, and so, so true. We are our own worst enemies, there’s no two ways about it. My husband frequently asks me if I know the only thing that’s holding me back, and of course, it’s ME!! (Congrats on your book!!)
I think we can all relate to your husband’s insights Lori! Thankyou so much for being here.
Such crucial insights, Karen. And heartfelt congratulations on the success of your book. I am sure that it will help many find inner peace!
Thankyou Carol. I appreciate your comments.
You are so right, Karen! And you demonstrated it by writing this beautiful book. I am reading it right now and I believe it will help many people to work through grief.
Your comment means a lot Helen, thankyou. I really appreciate your feedback and support.
Love this post and all the light you are shining for the world to see and be inspiring by! ❤
Oh thankyou Eliza. You are very kind.
thank you for making
it more possible
for us all 🙂
Thankyou David! I appreciate your comments.
It is HUGE that you wrote and published a book! You touch a lot of people’s lives and as more people read the book, it is limitless how many will be touched. You rock!
Thankyou Mary! You are a wonderful light in this world and I appreciate your support. ❤️❤️❤️
Congratulations on your book. I know it will help many. Do you mind if I re-blog this powerful post on “Loving Me, too?”
Thankyou so much Joanna. Of course you can, I am very grateful for the share.
Reblogged this on Loving Me, Too and commented:
A powerful, healing post from a woman of courage!
😇❤️
love!
Thankyou! ❤️❤️
If there was a love button I would press it. Karen well done on your achievements. The sky is the limit and beyond if you work hard and dream big.
Thankyou Kath!! The sky is the limit for us all and I am starting to see that more clearly each day. Hope you and your family are well ❤️💚🌸
Applause for your spirit! And yes, huge congratulations for being in top 10! I like to be there, too. Thanks for all the likes and follow.
Thankyou Deepak. I appreciate your comment.
Congratulations on having your book in the “Top 10”! Quite an achievement!
Thankyou! It has been very exciting.