Being my true self.
All week I have been practicing expressing my true nature - interested in life and others, caring and gentle, wise and strong.
I found more often now I am successful and all of these qualities shin through.
This is due to persisting in new ways of thinking about old problems.
Now when confronted with meeting new people brief encounters at work, in the street, on public transportation and FEAR\ SHYNESS REELS IT'S UGLY HEAD. I pause( ever so slightly) and I choose to stand straight and tall and stare it down.
I gain eye contact, I smile, I say how are you today? If I am lucky to have someone converse with me I listen as focused as I can muster at the time and I try to say something appropriate
and positive back. This is not to say that FEAR IS NOT TAP TAP TAPPING ON MY INNER DOOR
WANTING TO SPIN IT'S LIES AND DECEPTION ONCE AGAIN. BUT INCREASINGLY IT FINDS NO ONE AT HOME BECAUSE I HAVE GONE OUT VISITING. YES I AM VISITING FRIENDLINESS, LOVE, CARING, OPTIIMISM , UNITY. YES FEAR IS GETTING INCREASINGLY FUSTRATED WITH ME. WELL GOOD RIDDANCE I HOPE, ONE DAY IT CEASES TO DARKER MY DOOR ENTIRELY!!!
The day will come when I will be living in the kingdoms of ultimate self confidence, friendship, love, joy and unity with all things and all people.
I hope to see all of you there as well!!!
We will laugh and sing and fear will be a distant memory!!
wish friendship and peace to all, Ida.
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i\'m so very proud of you Ida! big hugs :)
We lock fear out!
We all have the power, the strength within, to change the locks on the door. fear is locked out, and no longer can seek shelter while darkening our days. As fear is locked out, the sunshines on our days, and we can enjoy, and live life to the fullest. :)
You are doing a wonderful job! i am really proud of you! You inspire me. eye contact, social interaction, positive mindset. It\'s very uplifting. :)
i will see you there Ida! i\'m on my way! :)
Bravo! Yes, I agree...fear (notice I do not give this word capital letters), is an ugly thing. Let\'s destroy it forever...ding dong the wicked witch is dead!
I\'ll be there! I\'m still working on a few things myself, but I\'ll definitely join you. Whatever you\'re reading, stay with it! I am sooooo proud of you and all the progress you\'re making every day. Lots of love from your friend who cares. Oli
Ida, I will be there with you one day. That is why I started video journals. I wish you all the best in this new journey of life for yourself. Look for me because I will be there.
Nadine
Peace to you Ida. I hope fear runs far way from you before you totally kick it\'s ass which you are doing a great job of already by the way. You are amazing and an inspiration. Big hugs to you.
I would love to live in a world with no fear, hurt or anguish. If it ever comes true, i will be there!!. x
Ida you are doing wonderfully! We are so very proud of you. Take it one step at a time and don\'t beat yourself up about anything. You\'ve come so very far. I wish I was as brave as you are. You are amazing. Truly. Continued Blessings my love! TheresaK
Such an inspiration Ida! Your work on self understanding and forward movement are just amazing. You really make living mindfully in the moment seem doable and rewarding.
GOOD JOB!! you give me strength to believe i can do it too. THANK YOU!!!