551: Asking for Permission When you Fear going Against the Crowd
Recently I saw myself faced with a fear of 'going at it alone'. In a group setting, it can be scary standing out, drawing attention to yourself, and be willing to share some new ideas. For me, it was a need for others to agree, as to validate what I could see I could do - thinking I needed others to do it too. But of course, we are all alone. We are alone within ourselves and the direction we take, and the decisions we make. To lead or to follow. I forgive myself that I have accepted and allowed myself to think I have to ask other's permission to start projects I see worth starting I forgive myself that I have accepted and allowed myself to believe I must get other's approval before I can carry on with something I see worth carrying on with I forgive myself that I have accepted and allowed myself to fear to go against the consensus of others I forgive myself that I have accepted and allowed myself to think and believe I need others to tell me it's okay...