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Embrace Your Greatness: Yes, it Feels Wonderful!
“Wow! You are amazing!”
What is the first thought that goes through your mind when somebody says that to you? Be honest now… I can tell you the first thought that goes through my mind is usually not very supportive. It usually runs somewhere between “If you only knew me”, and “Are you sure?”
Why this reaction? Why the doubt? I know I am not alone in this. So many of us question the wisdom of fully embracing our greatness. Maybe, it’s because we don’t want to be seen as arrogant or pretentious. Or, maybe it’s because somebody told us that we should not build ourselves up so much. Maybe our confidence was a threat to somebody who didn’t feel so great about themselves.
Whatever the reason is, this not being willing to embrace our greatness is something that we can change. This is the good news. This doubting ourselves does not have to be a permanent condition. It is possible for us to believe in ourselves.
This is where the support of our friends comes in. I am grateful that I have people in my life who will remind me on a regular basis of my worth. In my life today I am surrounded by people who believe in me. Whenever I doubt myself I can always turn to them to remind me of the truth of who I am.
