Your Best is Inspirational Enough!

Hi

It has only been a minute, I believe. His grace is still sufficient, surely. Now that we are paying attention to embracing ourselves and being present, where we are, how about I share about the power of knowing that you are enough and believing it. I hope that we can then rest in understanding that doing our best in life is enough inspiration to others as well.

Have you ever had a conversation that caught you by surprise and a rush of disbelief swept you off your undesirable feeling of self-doubt, for someone expressed how they admire you and that you always seem to have it together? There you were stunned at what is being said about you, probably humbled with a sigh of relief that at least someone noticed. Unfortunately for some if not most of us, this is where we start asking if the compliments coming through are indeed directed to the right person, all because we do not believe that we are enough, doing enough or deserving of such acknowledgement.

This is why this matters. It is about time you know and believe that the best you put in is enough. Somewhere, somehow, someone's life is changing thanks to your efforts. It does not always have to be a big thing that you succeeded on exceptionally. At times, the most impact you relay come from when you did your best and still not succeed. Doing your best is enough to make you the best there ever is. I mean, surely God then does the rest, to favor you, when there is genuine investments in doing well. If it is just in your amazing cooking skills, how you roll up that Pap on a plate straight from the pot and how you even excel at making them pots shine as if they are still new from the box, then shine on.

See, if your best shows in your organizing skills, so much that order worships you, shine. Can I say amen to you who can tend to kids without falling to pieces and still find joy in it, so much that kids themselves prefer you to mm...! You could be best in hygiene, listening to others, putting make-up on, singing, sharing, livening the room up or just at greeting others. This is you being at your best and as a result, giving the best to others. That is enough because you are excelling at those exceptional attributes you have. At times, it may feel like shining presents conflict of interests as it invites some jealousy and even unhealthy competitors in your life. I, however, truly believe that if a light is meant to shine, it will keep at it. After all, who in the world can be without some unwanted drama every now and then, especially when they are being the best they can be? Honestly! It is a sign that you are living your best life, trust me, it is intimidating much.

This brings me to the fear of being beautiful. Beauty in works and not just looks. If you have some sort of reservations to do great things because it can attract too much attention, you are enabling recessive traits that overshadow your ability to self-acknowledge and belief that you are enough, to gain momentum. Before you know it, you will fall into timid nests and then some feeling of being inadequate will harbor fervently. This is not who you want to be. I, myself, am working on this blog to help move out from such spheres of feeling inferior. It really is so unattractive.

I have been told that I am the best by my kids many times, but every now and then, I do not believe so. Imagine that! Those innocent beings, having the ability to reassure me as a mom, and I still have the nerve to doubt and even compare myself to other mothers. I am sure this is relatable to most mothers/parents out there. The other day one of my neighbor had an episode with her child that demanded she put on a tougher front than usual, and she came out of her living space shaking her head. As soon as I greeted her, conversation on how things are going with the kids started flowing. She then said she is feeling bad as she just had a "moment" with her son beyond the naughty corner. As I tried to tell her how normal those encounters are with my kids and me she was so shocked. She said; “but you always look like you have everything under control and your hair is always on fleek". I was so determined to change her perception about me, to a point where I even told her about how I sometimes lock myself in the bathroom, with a full bathtub with an aim to fall asleep and rest from it all. I could have just said thank you but I took the opportunity to make sure she knows how "bad" things get behind closed doors. I obviously was caught up in a moment of disbelief that I truly am doing my best and it shows even in unlikely places.

One thing I am happy about on that experience with my neighbor though, is that I helped her feel calm. I have my moments hey. I made her realize she is doing great. I told her so in those words, even said that her son has probably forgotten already about what just transpired. She seemed relaxed after. Perhaps, this is what needs to happen more often. Honest conversations and sharing, to help us all relate. This way, we would carry on doing the best we can, without wearing self-denigration so much, if at all. It is not about being outstanding from the rest, it is about doing the best and knowing that it is enough to leave you at rest.

I can only hope once more, that this was worth your time and that you have realized that doing your best and knowing it, matters. This is enough to keep you going and touch upon other lives warmly. You are enough inspiration for just making it through the day. Again, you are enough. You Matter!

Regards

Livhuwani