I recently read a book outlining two types of insecurity. Basically, there are people whose insecurity drives them to do everything just as others do. We have all known these types of people. They are the "copycats:" those who mysteriously profess to like EVERYTHING we like. Incidentally, the second type of insecurity was a little less-known to me. This type of insecurity manifests itself in the form of "individuality." Included in this group are those who try to do everything DIFFERENTLY. As the firstborn of four siblings, I tend to be fiercely independent with a side of attitude, leaving me prone to the latter type of insecurity. More recently, I have been working to balance my individuality with a willingness to grow. My goal is not to look at others in an effort to copy them, but rather to adopt an outlook that is willing to learn, realizing that it's okay, and even beneficial, to draw inspiration and knowledge from others. It's a humbling process, sure, but what I want is to grow, which means I have to put myself into a place where I CAN grow.
Writing a blog is the first step in my journey. I LOVE to write. It is one of my many passions, and I have always wanted to further my abilities by writing a blog. What held me back was a fear of being cliché. (How many bloggers does the world need, anyway?) Well, I've decided to GROW-up and get over it. Another thing I've always wanted to do is run a marathon. Again, it is an accomplishment I have avoided in an effort to be different. (Yeah, I know. It sounds completely ludicrous.)
My point is that I've spent years letting my fears and insecurities get in the way of my life, and I'm officially TRYING to move forward. Will writing a blog and running a marathon change me completely? Of course not! But, to be perfectly cliché, "You have to crawl before you can run," right? ;) What practical goals can you give yourself in an effort to grow?
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