SET ON SILENCE

I have never been an easily influenced person but had I unknowingly become prey to paralyzing self doubt? OMGGG Possibly..... I was shook but equally intrigued. I would eventually grow to understand that.....

Did you really let those people mute you?

Why would you allow someone's opinion to completely stop you? Did you really give them authority over your actions?

Out of no where, on a random day, the above thoughts rushed through my mind and stopped me in my tracks. For the first time, the right questions formed and I could not give a quick yes them as I answered. I got a pen and hurried to the first piece of paper I could find. I had to write these questions down to get them out of my head. I have never been an easily influenced person but had I unknowingly become prey to paralyzing self doubt? OMGGG Possibly....

“Never allow anyone or anything to cause you to be SET ON SILENCE!!!!!!!!!! You control the volume and can definitely change the channel to tune them the heck out! Okayyyyy!!!"

I was shook but equally intrigued. I would eventually grow to understand that unpacking the why's, when, where, who and how's would stretch me thin but be very therapeutic and well worth it.

First thing I did was make a list of every single person (no matter how far back) who hurt me. Then, I took as much time one by one, assessing how they hurt me and why it affected me with long-term lingering effects. Then, I broke down each of the direct and indirect effects. I pinpointed how each altered my perception of confidence, vulnerability, expression, suppression, etc.

This opened my mind to begin seeing more things around me that I may not have noticed and most importantly, being wayyy more appreciative for all I have, am, can and will be! I truly became aligned with my worth and value that solidified my will and won't. My healthy boundaries could now be grounded firmly.

When The Power Kicked In

My mindset became the shield and it was and still is a very powerful force.

So, what is my point. People's words have a way of sticking with you and becoming unwanted pieces of junk that you have to find a way to shake off and toss away! It is soooo much easier said than done but hey, we all have to start somewhere. If you let people stomp on your dreams with negative words, you may live a long time feelings cluttered and confused.

Stun Those Naysayers

“Be original, show off your gifts, and act on your abilities with pride.”

No one's opinion should stop you from pursuing your dreams because they are just as imperfect as you. You have to try anyway! No more wearing people words on us like gym weights. Instead, let's use the weight as a strength training challenge. Build your tolerance for the negatives of this world because, the more you continually seek achievements, more lurkers in their own darkness will try to drag you down. No matter what, Do NOT let them!!!

Get Inspired

Never allow anyone or anything to cause you to be SET ON SILENCE!!!!!!!!!! You control the volume and can definitely change the channel to tune them the heck out! Okayyyyy!!!

Stay bright and blind them with your golden light! I live by all I have stated! Alright!

-Marquita Cheron

xoxo