I Was Scared!

I was scared to be viewed as weird! When I was a young woman I had a push-pull dynamic going on. The 'pull' part was that aspect of myself that was holding me back, that was scared, that feared being judged as weird. What are they going to think? Was a question that echoed in my mind. In complete contrast, the 'push' part of my psyche was encouraging me to break free and be different and unique, even if it was weird. Whenever I needed to express uniqueness there was always a feeling of support, even in my fear. Sometimes that support was in the physical realm, and sometimes it was the nonphysical - my guides, my higher self, or the angels that were there for me. An example of my pushing forward and being supported in the physical realm happened when I had the opportunity to display my art on the blank walls of a yoga studio, Essential Yoga, where I attended classes every week (and still do). I froze with fear when it came to putting my art on those walls. It felt like I was baring my soul. I was putting my unique expression of what I thought was beautiful art out there for all to see. Thankfully, a very dear friend came to my aid. "You can do this Marie and I will help you", she told me. Her faith in me, gave me the courage to take the leap. We set a time, a day and voila, the job was done! I felt liberated!! I no longer cared what anyone would say or think about my art. I was just so excited to see it out there for all to see! The inner critic that was holding me back vanished. No more fear of judgment to show my creative expression. Since then, I have endeavoured to lovingly move forward and allow my innate self to shine through, and the fullness of my personal beauty, the true me on the inside, to be seen by the world in all my facets, especially through my art. Oh, and I quite happily call myself weird now! I have dealt with that demon. Is there something in your life that you are in a push/pull dynamic with? We generally know what we need to do, but that voice that holds us back can be so loud! Although it can be uncomfortable at first, I encourage you to move forward and allow your unique self to shine through, ask for help if needed and be W.E.I.R.D.  The picture is available to purchase as a magnet that can also be framed.  Keep it as a reminder to be your Wonderful, Extraordinary, Innovative, Resilient, Dedicated self.  Find it in the Shop/Collections/Joyful Magnets. xx