Don't Let Fear Overshadow Your Dreams
Last year, I was working with a coach who asked me, “What would you do if your memoir was already published?” And I knew the answer immediately!
I would seek out podcasts to be interviewed on, I’d write speeches, offer healing workshops, and create content related to the themes of my story.
Bottomline, I would expand my reach in hopes of helping thousands of people heal from their own childhood trauma.
But have I been doing that?
Eh.
Over the last year I’ve done some of that. But I’ve still been keeping a lot close to my chest.
So, a couple weeks ago I acted as if my memoir was already published and said yes to an interview on the Scar Bearers podcast!
But I was nervous!
I wasn’t sure if I wanted my story shared without knowing where it was going. Part of me wished I could skim over the ugly stuff and move right into the healing and forgiveness that I’ve experienced.
The day before the interview, my stomach formed into knots and I was still going back and forth about what to share.
They wanted to know my story, but I wanted to hold back.
I wanted to hold back because what if I made people uncomfortable? What if I triggered someone? Honestly, I was scared of what people might think of me.
And then I remembered.
The #1 reason I wrote my memoir was to help people!
I can’t continue to hold back if I want to inspire others to heal from their past. It’s not possible for me to play small AND make the impact I want.
I have to get comfortable sharing my story, so this is practice. Even though I didn’t share as much as I could have, it's a start. And I am glad I did!
I am so grateful Chris invited me on his show and if you want to check out the episode, here are the links:
Ok, enough about me! I am curious to know if there's an area in which you've been holding back? Is there fear of judgement keeping you from going after your own goals and dreams?
If so, I get it!
And, maybe it’s time to reevaluate. Maybe it’s time to get more familiar with your why and less tied to your why not.
When we stick to our why, the fear has a way of dissolving. And even if the fear doesn't disappear completely, you're still allowed to move forward.
In fact, it's encouraged 😀