My journal prompt for today is “What am I afraid of?” I realized that one of my biggest fears is being seen. Being seen succeeding because then people may want more from me than I am willing to give. Being seen failing because that would be humiliating. (I don’t know why that would automatically be humiliating, but that’s my fear). And just in general being humiliated.
It’s scary to put yourself out there, whether you succeed or fail. At least, it is for me. It’s also scary to confront what you fear the most and admit it to yourself. But somehow, writing it down takes away its power. When your fears are in your head, they are nebulous. They can grow and morph into big monsters. Once they are out there, you can look at them and question them. They stop growing and become something you can confront. Yes, they become real… but it’s a real you can deal with.
So, today’s question is “What am I afraid of?” Journal it out. See how you feel. So what something silly comes up? (I know it did for me. Repeatedly.) That’s the joy of a journal – you can get this stuff out there and no one ever has to know that you were thinking it. Unless, of course, you decide to share.
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