What am I truly capable of? As I read this a tingle shot through my body.
What a big, fat, juicy, delicious and exciting question.
What am I truly capable of?
I have been pondering this for a few days, carefully considering my answer.
I began to question my recent procrastinations, investigating the reasons I have held back, all the while knowing I am capable of more, way more.
I sit like a patient bird, perched in my nest of ideas, growing and developing them. Somehow expecting them to spontaneously hatch out into the world on their own.
I have at least a zillion reasons and justifications as to why they are not ready yet.
I need more support, time, money, experience, readers, qualifications.
The truth is I am scared.
Truth time.
I fear the failure I may experience along the way.
I fear being truly exposed and seen.
I fear being questioned and misunderstood.
I fear not being good enough.
I fear being great and then not knowing how to do more.
I fear getting started and never wanting to stop.
I fear not getting started and falling back into old patterns that do not serve me.
I fear never working at my most awesome capacity.
I fear being self-indulgent.
I fear more guilt as I follow my passion.
I fear, I fear, I fear….
Back to the question, what am I truly capable of?
More than anything I fear never discovering the answer.
Every attempt at something new takes us to a wondrous place of opportunity, a place where capabilities increase.
By giving it a go, having a shot, taking a chance we immediately increase our capabilities.
Oh yes fear will hold you back, ground your plane, clip your wings.
Courage will propel you forward, lift your feet and support your step.
With each courageous leap the platform you step from raises, you move to a higher level and there is no going back to the start.
Yes, your capabilities increase.
We are all capable of more than we can ever imagine. There are no limits, our capabilities are truly endless and that is fabulous.
What am I truly capable of?
My plan is to continue to hatch out ideas and never stop finding out.
Your turn. What are you truly capable of?
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What a great site you have!
The post is so amazing that you’re just like a poet.
Aha! I am truly capable of DIY bracelets.
Beautifully put again Karen! I love the comparison to sitting like a bird perched on a nest 🙂 You’re right, fear makes us sometimes not want to really try for fear of failing. I reckon I am also capable of more, so I’ll leap into 2014 with going for all that I can go for!
Corlie 2014 is going to be awesome.
This immediately made me think of a quote I heard at Bloggy Boot Camp.
“Fortune favors the brave.”
And, of course, fortune doesn’t necessarily mean money but whatever you define it to be: blessings, self confidence, pride, happiness, or whatever.
Love this one Mo, cheers to bravery.
Wonderful post. I’ll be pondering this question all weekend. I’m in a redefining place right now, so it’s good timing. Thanks.
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It is a great question, enjoy the pondering.
I think fear holds us back a lot. When I started forcing myself out of my comfort zone, I started realizing that a lot of my fears were irrational and could be overcome. Silly…we don’t know until we try.
Michelle fears lock us into crazy patterns sometimes. Enjoy the excitement outside your comfort zone.