I sometimes feel misunderstood, even though
I know that I say what and how I feel, when and where I see fit. So how do you
expect others to hear and understand you, if all you do is “think” your message
is clear?
“My tearless cries drowned my pillow
My blindness kept me from staring
My muted screams didn't shout loud enough
My emotionless pain welcomed the abuse
My absent presence wasn't noticed
My voiceless opinion wasn't heard
My heart kept me from loving
My life kept me from living
My projection kept my confidence hiding”
~Rose Sanderson
I remember being young, naive and wanting
to fit in and be accepted. At the same time, I never was a follower. To the
contrary, I had a group of friends that loved to be around me because of the
kind, “fun seeking” person I was. And I relied on those friends just as much
they relied on me. My personality flourished as I sailed through life, through
experiences. I was guided through the years by the certainty that I was
somebody; that I was destined to become somebody, so I acted like that
“somebody” that was special, and had value. I learned that the acceptance of
others was not more important than the fear of not reaching my true potential.
The fear of becoming a failure always pushed me away from giving up. The fear
of failure always motivated me to work harder. The fear of becoming a
disappointment to me, or to those around me, opened up a sometimes-blind trust
to others. There was the possible influence of my peers and society’s brain
washing, but my love for myself and the fact that I knew I was “somebody” (even
though I hadn’t meet that “somebody” yet), coupled with the knowledge and the
belief, prevented all my fears from taking over and overshadowing the “me” I
was meant to be.
Fear is a healthy feeling, as it is meant
to push you beyond your well-kept-up potential and open you up to a new
horizon…
Fear is damaging, however, if it oppresses
you, represses you and dominates you…
Conquer your fears and feel liberated! Stop
checking yourself out and be your own hero!
Be the superhero in your life that will
liberate you, that will free and manage your emotions, that will give you a
voice, and that will give strength to your heart. Be the superhero that will
open your eyes to the world, that will make you relevant and that will let you
love and let love in…
Remember that you are somebody!
First and foremost, you are your own
treasure. Doubt will be cast on you but listen to that small, still voice that
chants every day “you are somebody”. From the time you were created, you were
the dream becoming reality of your parents (or the ones who took the parental
role in your life). From the very moment you were born, you were the apple of someone’s
eye. From the time you were able to make adult decisions to now, remember, your
life in itself, is an accomplishment…you are UNIQUE.
And you? Do you make sure you voice is heard ? Are you comfortable with the person you are?
Make sure you believe that you are relevant, love yourself and your uniqueness...
Love always...
RosieSandz
RosieSandz
