Untapped potential
I’m afraid of my abilities (and I don’t mean the mutant kind, like the ability to manipulate liquids and plants and heal wounds – they’re the 3 I’d like) but I mean, my abilities as a person, and what I can offer.
To put it simply: I’m afraid of my potential.
I think it’s because I like the feel safe, and I don’t mean never being a ‘dare devil’ or ‘little miss adventure’ – I’m not scared of heights, I’ve been in sky lifts and gawked at the beauty of the world from a different perspective, and I’ve jumped out of a plane, I’ve even travelled solo. I just like to feel comfortable in my day-to-day life.
I’m scared to out grow something and then not be able to fulfil the next challenge. This feeling merges in quite well with wondering if I’m good enough.
I find untapped potential intimidating because it’s unknown and never-ending. It’s limitless. Being on the outside of it I can see its beauty and all that comes with growth and change. Encouraging others to go for it is something I can do easily, but cheering myself on to do so is much harder.
I don’t know how far I can reach if I really try. Or how high I can climb if I don’t look back. I don’t know what goals I can achieve if I really set my mind to them.
There is so much more I am capable of, but sometimes I’m just too scared to try.
I need to learn how to embrace the knots of nerves, and those tingles in my veins when a change, a chance, a new opportunity comes my way. I need to remind myself how big my brave is.
XO_RR
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