Sometimes that inner critic of mine has lots to say.
She has an opinion on everything, and usually, I’m falling short. She likes to point out areas of my life that still need my attention. I’m in the season of business-building right now, and I’ve been telling myself it’s safe and okay to focus my energy there.
Even though I’ve given myself permission to do this, my brain wants to “fix” everything all at once.
Because when I “fix” everything, then I can relax.
Then I’m worthy. Then I’m acceptable.
That’s what this journey looks like sometimes.
Sometimes I wish my brain wouldn’t have so many thoughts,
But since I do, I’m grateful I have skills
and tools to manage them.
I’m not gonna lie. Sometimes I wonder if I’m ever going to get to the point where I never question my worthiness again.
Then I remind myself that I spent over three decades believing I wasn’t.
To paraphrase Jon Acuff, it’s unkind for me to think I can undo over 30 years of crappy thoughts in a couple of years, just because I found this work.
It will take the time it takes.
It will take patience, self-compassion, and grace.
It will take redirecting, over and over.
It will take the time it takes.
What’s the alternative?
For anyone who needs to hear this today, sometimes this work can feel lonely, but we’re all doing some version of it.
You are not alone.
You’re doing a great job.
Reach out if you need support.
Remember why you started.
Be kind to yourself.
And keep going.
The work is worth it.
You are worth it.
Your contribution matters.
Kari
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