Words of Wisdom from SharLeigh

FACING OUR DOUBTS & FEARS

William Shakespeare once said, “Our doubts are traitors that make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.” This quote best sums up doubt. “Our doubts are traitors” truly defines our fear to succeed in this life. It is easier to say I cannot then to say why not. When we turn from our dreams, something in us dies, causing us to damage a part of our spirit. How many wonderful ideas have you had but never acted on because others said you could not do it? Unless you put your ideas into action, you will never know and you will lose before you even have a chance to win! Why is it that we are more apt to listen to others instead of forging ahead? It is that little voice inside of us that adds to our doubts. Instead of drowning out that little voice we magnify it, causing us to “lose the good we oft might win.” How often do we doubt our actions, thoughts or plans “by fearing to attempt” them? Somehow we manage to be our own worst enemy. Human nature is such that many times we have great dreams only to have them dashed on the rocks of dread and uncertainty. What is the cause of our continued caution? Perhaps the past failures in our lives have caused us to have low self esteem. Holding on to those failures changes our lives – and not for the better! We become so enmeshed in our doubts that many become depressed and a feeling of worthlessness sets in. On the other hand, feeding our dreams adds to our sense of self-worth. As we feed our dreams, we start to believe in ourselves and build up confidence. Instead of doubt, loss and fear, we begin to feel good and start seeing our worth. Let’s turn Shakespeare’s statement around and make it a positive one: “Life is full of blessings and we are here to succeed, therefore, enjoy life and follow your dreams!” Doesn’t that sound better? I am not claiming to be Shakespeare in my prose, but if you look at life in the positive, you will succeed. Even if it takes baby steps at first, each new effort will bring you closer to a renewed life full of confidence and self esteem – and that will surely bring you more happiness and success!