Insecurities plague us all. Many of us do not know what we want or even what gifts we have. So we go through life numbing ourselves just to get by. It is painful to stuff our abilities down and it is no surprise we “check out.” But the real truth is, the pain subsides when we embrace our vulnerabilities and choose to show up.
Do your remember Cast Away? When Tom Hanks has to get past the breaking waves in order to reach he calm sea? Well, I liken sharing your gifts to this scene. The hardest part is mustering the courage to put yourself out there.
The rest is easy. It simply becomes a habit to wake up each day and “put yourself out there.” Sure, you face rejection, but at least you can sleep at night. You’re not holding anything left inside. You’ve given the world everything you have to give.