A rare, but familiar knock on my self-esteems door.
Come in for tea, Self-doubt and tell me what you think of me.
Self-doubt sips it’s tea and begins to play the old tapes, the drone of familiar chants.
You’re not good enough, not worthy, not well enough, smart enough, you’re a poser.
The fear and rejection hangs in the air between us as it tells me all the reasons
I shouldn’t try or that I should give up.
I listen, with respect, compassion, and a loving ear because I know
Self-doubt wouldn’t come uninvited.
When I’ve heard enough, I thank Self-doubt for the visit and say we’re done with tea.
I show it out the door, shake it off, take a deep breath and
reset my sails into the wind, as Self-doubt fades onto a distant shore.
I may hear this rare, but familiar knock on my door again, and if I do
I’ll invite it in for a cup of tea and listen with a loving compassionate ear.
©Alexis Rose, image: pexels
Thank you for reading my memoir, Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
http://www.amazon.com/Untangled-story-resilience-courage-triumph/dp/1514213222
https://www.amazon.com/Untangled-story-resilience-courage-triumph-ebook/dp/B013XA4856
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Great Post i am not sure self doubt ever fully goes away..its so powerful to acknowledge your vulnerabilities..just lovely 🌱
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Thanks for your inspiring words!! You will succeed!!
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You are welcome. Thanks a lot for considering 😊
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Yeah, it helped me find my truth. You are absolutely doing the right thing by not forcing it. It will come when its supposed to. One day you will be compelled to write. Its good to take good self care.
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Gah my book is so bare bones right now I can’t guarantee anything. But I want to make it happen because there’s an answer I’m searching for and I think writing the book will help me find it.
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I agree. I have loved downloading, reading and giving a great review on Amazon from our little blogging community. Write your book so we can support you too! 💕
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I think I will 🙂 it just makes me happy to be able to support a smaller author for once. Microinfluencers are where it’s at!!!
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Thats wonderful! Thank You. I hope you like Untangled. 🤗
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You’re welcome! (BTW I just bought your book for my Kindle. Finally saved up enough. I kind of want to write a book review for it when I’m done!)
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Thank You!
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Ah I see. It’s very well written!
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No, its something that came to me at 5 am after a very vulnerable couple of weeks.
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Is this an actual excerpt taken from your book?
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Yes, we are Mrs Poppet! 😃❤🙌🏼🤗❤
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I feel more vulnerable. I really do. Its difficult to manage isn’t it…but we’re doing well Mrs 😊 💜💜💜
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Yes, I always need to reevaluate after each opportunity so I can stay relatively grounded and keep the feelings of vulnerability in check. Im super proud of all your opportunities this week!!
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I have those for tea at the moment too 😁😂 It’s because we’re untangling ourselves and stepping into the media world I reckon 😘💜💜💜
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Me too. It was beautifully written and very inspiring. We all get that knock from time to time. It takes a strong person to acknowledge and let it go. xoxox
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Thank You. I have to admit, I thought twice about hitting publish this morning. Im glad I went for it. 🤗
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Thank You, Rayne. I really appreciate that. ❤🤗
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Thank You so much for the nomination Malini! I appreciate your kind words and this nomination so much. Im notoriously bad at follow through on these nominations but will do my best to follow through on the post. Thank You so much! Have a wonderful day! 🤗
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That’s a fantasic post. I love it.
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Oh, I love this! So inspiring! 🙂
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LOL, yes me too. A total bore indeed! 💕
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I am glad you showed him the door after his boring chat 😉
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Thank You so much for reblogging this on your site. 🙂
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