DARE TO BE ADEQUATE

There are days when I get so tired of being strong.  I forget that I no longer have to avoid my vulnerability and I fail to remember that it’s okay to take chances and risk failure.  I struggled for so many years believing that I would only be accepted and loved if I was mistake free.  Of course, flawlessness was impossible so I ended up berating myself and being afraid to let others see my weakness.   Now I know that I can be myself and it is good enough.  My errors are very helpful, I usually learn more from them than my successes.   I put forth my best effort and if others aren’t happy with the results, I refuse to internalize or take responsibility for their displeasure.   

Today, I will breathe, relax and let go of unachievable standards.  If I need help, I will ask for it without shame.  I release myself from measuring outcomes and trust my efforts are enough.  I will allow others to be accountable for their own happiness and no longer assume it is my job.   I can dare to be adequate.