Joan Cox-Derda, Another Field, Winterville, GA, USAsays
I would be happy, joyous, and free from suffering! I would be empowered to fulfill my dreams and pursue my interests. I would be of greater service to others.
Who would I be if I was not the not confident me?
I’d still be me. I can only ever be me. As everyone else is taken. But I can help me to feel more confident..
I enjoyed the lesson thank you from L4 counsilling student in Cornwall the UK x
Watching the video clip made me feel hopeful of the possibility that i may be able to free myself from a constant fear i live with. I love the question you have suggested that be asked of ourselves. Thank you Tara!!
Joanne Barbieri, Marriage/Family Therapy, Victorville, CA, USAsays
I wouldn’t have imposter syndrome about my clinical skills. I’d believe I was loveable and worthy of love. I’d love myself more and practice more self-care.
I would be the person who I always felt, Innately, that I was before Iosing my true self somewhere on my life journey: less insecure, more confident, with a lighter heart and a sense of adventure; I would be happier and healthier, with greater peace of mind…able to face my remaining years as a new widow by replacing fear and doubt with more joy and trust.
It sounds like heaven…
I would be the person who I always felt, Innately, that I was before Iosing my true self somewhere on my life journey: less insecure, more confident, with a lighter heart and a sense of adventure; I would be happier and healthier, with greater peace of mind…able to face my remaining years as a new widow by replacing fear and doubt with more joy and trust.
It sounds like heaven…
I would be a more complete version of myself. I am naturally fearful but always work to overcome it and try to feel the fear but not let it stop me doing anything. This takes a lot of energy and has a big impact on me physically…to let the fear go would allow to be more present, to fully experience life and to feel more like my authentic self.
This was a profound moment for me hearing this question. Truly. I have had years of therapy, anxiety, meditatation, workskhops and seminars …..and I don’t recall ever considering this question? I may have thought about it over the years but never had the question posed so succinctly, clearly and impactfully. I will definitely be looking at this question moving forward….hopefully with an open heart and without the familiar self-judgement.
I feel fear and anxiety daily due to PTSD from childhood trauma. My body remains hypervigilant always watching over my shoulder if what’s next. I would love the offer meditation you mentioned.
Without my fear, I would be more accepting of myself, try more new things, worry less and be more continually focused on the present.
Joanne Kini, San Francisco
I would it be limitless, I would it trust my inner navigator instead of my mind chatting. I wouldn’t waste so much time believing that I wasn’t capable to succeed. Thank you.
I would be someone my family would not recognize and/or approve of. I would be cast out of the tribe. My fears and insecurities enabled my family in continuing its long established myth making.
Marie Lewandowski, Another Field, Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889, NJ, USAsays
I worry at times about things that don’t come true. They are possibilities but rarely happen. It’s sometimes hard to switch from negative thinking to positive thinking.
I would feel calmer if I did not believe that limiting belief that I was not good enough, that something was wrong with me.
I also be more open to expanding my world and not keeping it so small.
Without my fear … without believing something is wrong with me … I would be able to discern what my heart is calling me to do, then joyfully and courageously accept and engage in that call.
I would be happy, joyous, and free from suffering! I would be empowered to fulfill my dreams and pursue my interests. I would be of greater service to others.
I’d be an authentic force of nature and proud of myself!
Who would I be if I was not the not confident me?
I’d still be me. I can only ever be me. As everyone else is taken. But I can help me to feel more confident..
I enjoyed the lesson thank you from L4 counsilling student in Cornwall the UK x
Watching the video clip made me feel hopeful of the possibility that i may be able to free myself from a constant fear i live with. I love the question you have suggested that be asked of ourselves. Thank you Tara!!
happy and free
I would not be afraid to express my true nature.
Who would I be? I would be a happy dress free per!
I would be my true self, capable of loving others in a way that I want to, but most importantly, being able to find a love for myself.
I wouldn’t have imposter syndrome about my clinical skills. I’d believe I was loveable and worthy of love. I’d love myself more and practice more self-care.
If I did’t believe something is wrong with me I could more fully and with more joy bring all my inherent gifts to make a difference for others
I would be the person who I always felt, Innately, that I was before Iosing my true self somewhere on my life journey: less insecure, more confident, with a lighter heart and a sense of adventure; I would be happier and healthier, with greater peace of mind…able to face my remaining years as a new widow by replacing fear and doubt with more joy and trust.
It sounds like heaven…
Happier
Thank you. This is interesting.
I would be the person who I always felt, Innately, that I was before Iosing my true self somewhere on my life journey: less insecure, more confident, with a lighter heart and a sense of adventure; I would be happier and healthier, with greater peace of mind…able to face my remaining years as a new widow by replacing fear and doubt with more joy and trust.
It sounds like heaven…
I would be a more complete version of myself. I am naturally fearful but always work to overcome it and try to feel the fear but not let it stop me doing anything. This takes a lot of energy and has a big impact on me physically…to let the fear go would allow to be more present, to fully experience life and to feel more like my authentic self.
More myself.. whatever that may be.. because it’s hard to know what else I could be if I were more open to life and free from fear and doubt.
I would be more confident and happy.
This was a profound moment for me hearing this question. Truly. I have had years of therapy, anxiety, meditatation, workskhops and seminars …..and I don’t recall ever considering this question? I may have thought about it over the years but never had the question posed so succinctly, clearly and impactfully. I will definitely be looking at this question moving forward….hopefully with an open heart and without the familiar self-judgement.
I feel fear and anxiety daily due to PTSD from childhood trauma. My body remains hypervigilant always watching over my shoulder if what’s next. I would love the offer meditation you mentioned.
I would be traveling and riding my bike and hiking and going through each day without physical pain.
I would be the adventurous free spirit who lays dormant within because of fears.
Without my fear, I would be more accepting of myself, try more new things, worry less and be more continually focused on the present.
Joanne Kini, San Francisco
More of my authentic self more often
I would be open and connected.
Happy in my own skin.
I would be open hearted and more centered to the present moment.
I would be free to explore life without chronic anxiousness.
Someone who gives and receives love freely and who is not afraid to fail. Adventurous, fun, creative.
A strong and powerful woman who could face the world with a brave heart
I would be more confident in pursuing my dreams. And i will be loving and compassionate towards those i love.
I would it be limitless, I would it trust my inner navigator instead of my mind chatting. I wouldn’t waste so much time believing that I wasn’t capable to succeed. Thank you.
The first thing that would change is that I would be able to breathe deeper. I would be more accepting of myself, and others and would laugh more 😊
Open and compassionate
Less anxious and more relaxed
I’d feel safe in the world. I would feel belonging.
i would be free to move in the world without the constricting chains of my own fear-based thoughts.
Less procrastination and self doubt.
I would be someone my family would not recognize and/or approve of. I would be cast out of the tribe. My fears and insecurities enabled my family in continuing its long established myth making.
I would be free to know who I am – I would take action
Joyful relaxed and peaceful
To not allow others to judge me and have confidence daily would release me from my fear of disappointing others!
I’d build the resiliency needed to step outside of my comfort zone & take risks.
I would be happy, loving, accepting, courageous
I would be my authentic self. To live free from fear, would be to self actualise.
I worry at times about things that don’t come true. They are possibilities but rarely happen. It’s sometimes hard to switch from negative thinking to positive thinking.
I would be without my phobias, and able to live life more freely.
To not be afraid of failure would allow me to claim so much in my life, to grow and become more fully who I want to be.
I would feel calmer if I did not believe that limiting belief that I was not good enough, that something was wrong with me.
I also be more open to expanding my world and not keeping it so small.
Great question: Who would I be (or how would my life be more full) if I didn’t believe something is wrong with me? Very helpful to ponder. Thanks!
It is important to acknowledge our fears, but to then realistically appraise them. Not so easy to do, until we stop the looping.
Without my fear … without believing something is wrong with me … I would be able to discern what my heart is calling me to do, then joyfully and courageously accept and engage in that call.