SELF-IMPROVEMENT. SELF-AWARENESS. INHERENT WISDOM
I sit at my computer, watching the little cursor blink, blink, blink, patiently waiting for my hands to make contact with the keyboard. I yearn for just the right words, words that will encourage and offer support for my readers.
“What shall I write?” I muse. “What great knowledge shall I share today?”
Then another thought pops up, “Who am I, anyhow, to think I have words of value for anyone?”
Indeed, who am I?
I am a woman in her 7th decade who has experienced many of life’s ups and downs. Like so many, I’ve been traumatized, criticized, and demonized. I’ve also experienced unconditional love, genuine appreciation, acknowledgment, and deep respect.
My readers tell me time and again that my words matter. Whereas my ego-self loves these words of praise, I feel a certain hesitation. Why? Imposter syndrome? Yes, to a certain extent. But it’s more than just my insecurities; I really want to help.
Very few of us get through life unscathed. Some say that the down times are the lessons we are here to learn and that life becomes richer and more fulfilling by acknowledging and working through these…