The other day I was visiting an improv friend and somewhere in conversation she asked something to the effect of “What would it take you to feel worthy?” It almost sounds like an awkward question, but upon further reflection it’s actually really spot on in terms of things that I really should try to figure out. In general, do I feel “worthy”? I often don’t. And this is where all of the negative voices in my head start piping up.
People won’t like you.
You’re too intense.
You’re too strange.
Umm…you’re overweight.
Yeah: scary!
I could be doing something really well and have the respect of a lot of people but the voices may still make their presence known. Gosh, and I’m certain everyone has these voices. Perhaps I give them a lot more credence than they deserve.
Do I feel worthy? I often don’t. I’m working on it. What would it take? If I think about it, this kind of thing should not be contingent on any one thing. I need to work on just being, and being content with that.
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