Something stuck with me as I start to read Michelle Obama’s new book. She mentions feeling both cautious and bold, but thoughts of “am I Good Enough”. Even as we grow older, we have insecurities that continues to haunt us daily. Yes, we have all the blessings of a wonderful family, friends, a good job, and so forth. But we still have thoughts that we question about ourselves….are we good enough?
As a young child, first-generation immigrant, it was difficult to accept my differences. Unknown to my family I was teased a lot in my early years, I questioned if I’m good enough. Do I speak well? Do I dress well? Well let’s be transparent kids can be very honest but in a mean way lol. I didn’t have an issue finding my voice like some kids, but it was definitely a struggle finding my space! I needed the constant reassurance that I did fit, and I was good enough. It wasn’t until my high school years that I learned to embrace my differences, gained confidence, and not really enough for others but for myself!
Being Good Enough in a society that is unkind, harsh, and critical can be really difficult. Learn to peel away your insecurities in your own time and in your own way. Do it for yourself. The space that you fit in must be first and foremost for yourself….and to love you holistically. I am a testimony that it can be done but it requires some focus. Believe and pray that you are worth a great deal. If that confidence comes from inside out, then its permanent. You start to exist and strive for yourself rather than for others. You are more than…Good Enough!