A few weeks ago, I wrote about the positive aspect of befriending Procrastination and using it as a sacred tool on your spiritual journey. What if… you befriended Self-Doubt?
Could it be as valuable a tool as Self-Confidence? What would it feel like to make friends with your Self-Doubt, that inner critic that works so hard to protect you from change, to keep your feet on the ground and safe from sailing out into the world of all possibilities where dreams are painted in all the colors of your life?
Could you consider that self-doubt and self-confidence are both sacred energies of your “being” in this human form on your earth walk?
One of my favorite writer’s, SARK, says: “that a dream can’t become REAL until YOU dream it!” That requires you moving through self-doubt into self-discovery and delight.
SARK also says that “when you dare to dream your BIG dreams – that’s how BIG things happen for you and the world.” Mastering your self-confidence is the way to move forward and follow those BIG dreams as you turn them into BIG things that manifest the sacred beauty of You and your world.
I know very few people who tolerate negative people in their lives for very long, but how many of us persistently tolerate the critical chatter of Doubt that originates in the recesses of our own minds?
What if you stopped judging the emotion of self-doubt as the wrong way to build your self-confidence or as one writer put it, “get to it” (self-confidence) as quickly as possible,” and began to look at the emotion below it. What is driving the voice of Doubt in your thoughts?
Imagine, for a moment, that you are sitting down with Self-Doubt under the sheltering branches of a wise old tree. You lean against its trunk that is covered with thick green moss soft from the winters rain. The dappled sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a warm and comforting space for you to be.
As you begin to converse with your inner critic, you realize that its intentions are not malicious, but rather rooted in care and concern.
Self-Doubt speaks gently but firmly, reminding you of past experiences that might have left scars, cautioning you to perhaps avoid repeating those painful mistakes. Doubt warns you against rash decisions, those leaps into the unknown, inviting you instead to tread carefully, and consider the consequences of your actions thereby developing the strength of your own self-confidence.
In this serene setting, you find the courage to share your dreams and aspirations with this Inner Critic, knowing that it has your best interests at heart. As you speak, notice that Self-Doubt begins to soften its tone, understanding that your desires come from a place of authenticity and genuine longing for growth.
Together, you explore the roots of your Self-Doubt, tracing their origin to moments of vulnerability and fear. Now you can embrace it as a part of your being, acknowledging that it arose as a defense mechanism to shield you from potential disappointment and heartache.
As you continue your dialogue, you come to understand that Self-Doubt and Self-Confidence are not adversaries, but more like two sides of the same coin. They have the ability to dance together in intricate harmonies, providing checks and balances on your journey towards self-realization.
Embracing Self-Doubt allows you to learn valuable lessons from the past, making you wiser and more discerning in your choices. It challenges you to pause and evaluate your decisions before rushing into uncharted waters. When you befriend your Self-Doubt, it no longer seeks to hold you back but becomes a guiding voice, encouraging you to navigate the world of possibilities with mindfulness and self-awareness. It becomes one of your building blocks to a self-confident and self-empowering journey.
As you part ways with your inner critic, thanking it for the conversation with a pinch of tobacco you find in a pouch in your pocket, you feel a sense of peace and integration within yourself. You now understand that the colors of your dreams are no longer dulled by Self-Doubt but brightened and enriched by its presence. Your dreams become purposeful and grounded, guided by the harmonious interplay of Self-Doubt and Self-Confidence.
In this newfound energy of harmony, embrace the adventure of life, knowing that you can sail into the vast ocean of possibilities, fully aware of the risks and rewards that await you. With Self-Doubt as your ally, you find the strength to face challenges and embrace change, trusting in the wisdom of your inner world as you paint the masterpiece of your life.
Can you be open to Doubt as a wise teacher that could reveal profound insights about you and the path that you walk?
Can you believe that it is not just a path to Self-Confidence, but a partner along the way?
Find moments in your conversation with Doubt to express your gratitude for the lesson it has brought into your awareness through its own unique way of getting your attention and teaching you, nudging you along the path to fulfilling that dream that has been lying in the bottom of your heart.
You might even enjoy creating a “It’s my Doubt and I’m gonna love it” journal to track the journey.
May you have fruitful conversations with Doubt as you build your Confidence muscles and carve out the path to the dream waiting on the other side.
Happy Trails…
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Vicki Dobbs is a bold and adventurous warrior walking a path of heart to manifest spirituality in everyday lives. She opens existential gateways for individuals to face their challenges and embrace these tests as the great teachers that they are.
Her goal is to see everyone walk in beauty and balance every day of their lives empowered by the voice of their own authentic truth.
Through Wisdom Evolution and Sacred Wisdom Workshops, Vicki creates opportunities for others to make deep personal changes through experiential classes, ceremony, sacred art and story. She endeavors to inspire others to create their lives intentionally. Vicki is an Inspirator of everyday awareness, an Instigator of spontaneous stories and a Connoisseur of Creativity. Gratitude and grace sprinkled with humility and humor are the medicine she brings to the world.
As an Elder, Teacher and Entrepreneur, Spiritual Coach, Ordained Minister and Crafter of Sacred Art and Tools, Vicki perceives life’s journey as an ever-upward spiraling ascension of the human spirit leading her to wisdom, wholeness and authenticity.
Her experience includes being trained in the Harner Method of Shamanic Counseling and the Pachakuti Mesa Tradition of Cross Cultural Shamanism. She is a Graduate Teacher and Mentor with the Lynn Andrews Center For Sacred Arts and Training and has been the Administrator and Writers Guide for Writing Spirit, the School.
Vicki is also an Artist of the Spirit Certified Spiritual and Energetic Life Coach, a Graduate Mentor in the AoS program and a founding member of HeatherAsh Amara’s Warrior Goddess Leadership Team and Facilitator of the Warrior Heart Practice.
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