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Confidence vs. Courage
Today, I want to discuss the distinction between confidence and courage. These are both powerful energies, but they originate from different sources and serve distinct purposes in our lives.

Confidence, I believe, is earned. It’s the product of doing the work, of learning from experience, of becoming competent in something.

Remember when you were learning to tie your shoes? At first, it was messy, right? But each time you tried, you got a little bit better. The more you did, the more confident you became. That’s how confidence works. It's built through practice, mistakes, and persistence.

We go through life in cycles of competence and incompetence. When we start something new, we’re usually incompetent, but over time, we grow into it, and that incompetence turns into confidence.

The Importance of Unconditional Love

Now, imagine growing up with parents who were your biggest cheerleaders. Every time you struggled, they encouraged you, and no matter how messy things got, they loved you unconditionally.

This kind of emotional security breeds confidence. When you feel loved, supported, and encouraged, your confidence grows because you know that you are worthy of love, regardless of the circumstances.

However, many of us didn’t have that kind of emotional security as children. Maybe your parents were emotionally immature, or maybe they struggled with their own issues. If that was your experience, you may have grown up doubting yourself. You might still feel like the things you try don't work, or you might fear failure because you never felt fully supported. That’s where courage comes in.

Confidence Takes Courage

You may be thinking, “I want to be more confident,” but confidence can’t exist without courage. Courage is the decision to try, even when you feel scared or unsure. It’s saying, “I’ll do it anyway” in the face of uncertainty.

Let’s go back to that analogy of learning to tie your shoes. You didn’t give up just because the first try didn’t work out. You had the courage to keep trying, and through your repeated efforts, confidence grew. Courage is the fuel that drives you forward, while confidence is the reward for taking action.

If you’re struggling with something—whether it’s a relationship, your work, or a goal you want to reach—courage is what will get you over the fear that’s holding you back. It’s courage that makes you take the first step, even when you don’t know exactly where it’s going to take you.

The Struggle vs. The Flow

I’ll be honest: I've a personal story that I’ve been working through. My life has been full of struggles—my marriage, my work, and my childhood emotional neglect. At one point, I thought struggle was normal. I thought it was part of the process, and I had to keep fighting. But then, I realized that I didn’t need to struggle anymore.

Letting go of that struggle required a great deal of courage. Imagine not fighting anymore. Imagine choosing ease over resistance. That’s the shift I made, and it wasn’t easy. But once I let go of the old story—the story of needing to fight for everything—I found myself more aligned with my true path. It wasn’t about winning or losing; it was about trusting the flow of life and having the courage to let go of what no longer served me.

The Courage to Let Go

So, here’s where courage becomes the turning point. If you’re stuck in the cycle of fear, uncertainty, and self-doubt, it takes courage to step out of that cycle. It takes courage to say, “I’m done with this struggle,” and to trust that something better is on the other side.

Sometimes, it takes courage to leave the familiar behind, even if it feels safe, to enter unknown territory. The magic of life happens when you take that leap of faith, even when you’re not sure what’s going to happen next.

Stepping Into Confidence

Once you’ve taken that leap of faith, confidence starts to show up. You’ve trusted the process, and you’ve given yourself the chance to learn, grow, and evolve. Confidence isn’t about being perfect—it’s about trusting yourself and your ability to figure things out along the way.

Confidence is a process. It’s not something that comes overnight. You’ll encounter failures, setbacks, and challenges, but each one of those will build your confidence as you rise and face them with courage.

The Power of Your Gifts

And here’s the beauty of it: when you trust yourself and embrace your gifts, everything falls into place. You start creating from your heart, not your head. You stop worrying about what others think, and you start showing up as your true self.

When you do that, you align with your purpose. You become the person you were always meant to be. And that person is unshakable. Confident. Courageous.

Final Thoughts

You are a powerful spiritual creator. The road to confidence is paved with courage. When you muster up the courage to take that first step, even when you're scared, you start building the confidence to keep moving forward. And each step, no matter how small, brings you closer to the person you're meant to become.

I know it’s not always easy. But trust me, you are more than capable of doing hard things. You’ve already done them. And now, with courage and confidence, you will keep rising.

I hope this conversation has inspired you today. Remember, you don’t need to have all the answers. You just need the courage to keep going, and the confidence will follow. You've got this!

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