Saturday, August 26, 2006

Lately, i have had some major career things drop in my lap...and with this latest one, i must say i am a bit scared. now i am not looking for sympathy comments or the attention, its just how i am feeling right now...and i am entitled to it, its part of the growth i guess...owning the feeling, and just letting it be for the moment.
will i be enough?
will i live up to the expectations?
am i enough?
i believe it stems from past feelings of inadequacy. relationships with men and women. men not willing to fight for something that could of been beautiful, or cheating situations...which of course is great for a woman's sense of self. if i had been enough, then why aren't you still around? or if i had been enough, then why did you have to look outside of 'us' to be fufilled? or friends who left without a second thought? i have always tried to be that perfect daughter, friend, girlfriend, student, mother, employee, etc....but seemingly always fallen short. when i see things going really good, i am great at self sabatoging. either i will walk away from it all, or procrastinate so much to the point failure is inevitable.
wow. yeah i guess i do.
now that is a hard pill to swallow...but swallowing nonetheless.
i know i am a good person, and i deserve good things...but i cannot help but to feel unworthy of such gifts.
i am scared i will mess up or not live up to my potential.
but how will i know if i don't at least try?
or give myself the benefit of the doubt?
not a pity party...
just talking myself through this ya'll...that's all

5 comments:

Angel said...

and you never will be enough until you learn that you truly are... ont worry, it's all a part of the process of loving yourself and liking it! ;-)

joey said...

many things came to mind as i read this (a few "yes girl"s and " dang shelle, i feel ya"s) but most predominant was...
"2nd in the Nation, the first time out THE BOX (literally)"
love you...

CousinSarah said...

Keep workin on you and YOU BETTA TAKE THAT JOB. lol

Unknown said...

Hey girl, listen with your heart and don't forget to pray. But when you pray, remember that you will be showered with blessings beyond your control. I will have you in my prayers - for strength, guidance, and direction. Most importantly, for courage. Do your thang girl!

God Bless,

Jen

Shelle said...

angel, i do love myself so much more than yesterday ya know...damn doubts still pop up...my late 30's have been such a teaching session.

jo, lol thanks girl..and yeah i know

sarah, u silly...i do have a job already,

jen, where have u been lol i rhymed...thank you...prayer always first.