Ever wonder why it is sometimes hard to feel confident?
Negative messages play a part. We see and hear things that zap our confidence every day.
It's not always easy to be positive when we are surrounded by negatives. Still we can choose a positive outlook. We can look for the good. We can complement others. We can complement ourselves. Why not.
Forgiveness and love are the antidote for judgement. We forgive others when they make mistakes. We love them even when they aren't perfect. Why not forgive ourselves when things go wrong. Let's do our best, and then forgive the rest. Forgive, and move on with confidence and love. Remember, it's okay to love yourself.
Comparing is a big confidence demon. We see others at their best and ourselves at our worst. We try to keep up with the neighbors. We want our yards, our bank accounts, and our children to look like theirs. It's hard to measure up.
Gratitude is the antidote for comparing. Gratitude helps us appreciate what we have. When we are comparing ourselves or our posessions with others we can't enjoy either one. Comparing robs us of peace and joy. When we choose to compare we can never have enough or be enough.
We can be our own worst enemy. We can be demanding and cruel. Judging and competing can destroy our peace and our confidence.
Choose to be positive. Choose joy. Choose confidence. Choose forgiveness. Choose love.
The choice is yours.
Linda Garner
