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"The challenge isn’t to prove my worth; the challenge is to exude it, embrace it, and not be shaken from it!"
-Shereese
Radiating Worth
Embracing the Brilliance Within
August 2023
A museum houses countless sculptures, paintings, and pieces for all to see. Some may find the art breathtaking, while others are unimpressed or find faults within its pastels. The same goes for the Museum of life. We are all specimens on display either caught in pleasurable observation and enthusiastic awe or find ourselves tumbling through harsh ridicule and unwarranted critiques. Neither one is relevant as the only relevance that matters is the dweller of the organ-filled piece itself.
So why do we allow external validation to be our traction or hindrance in life? Why do we find fueling in being a part of the status quo?
A vicious cycle of invaluable antidotes cast by many truths and many facades.
When an artist creates a piece they do not aim to necessarily please the viewer but instead look at what parts of themselves they wish to display. They hone in on that energy, break it down, and then transmute it into a majestic illumination of who they are. But in order to present a piece of self-worth, one has to know the meaning of worth from an internal view.
Worth is not given, nor is it earned; instead, it is cultivated. It is a process of digging deeper and finding the truth of your own soul--the on switch, I suppose. Your worth is not a proxy for external determination. It can only be defined by you, for you, and no one else. This is how the definition of worth is formed. Know thyself, then you will know thy worth, which will then steady the rivers of internal struggle.
My Naked stroll toward embracing my darker self was not an easy path, but what I’ve learned is you have to steady yours to avoid wavering through the tumultuous terrain of external critiques, projections, and assumptions of your self-worth.
Clear the baggage- Reassess your values, core beliefs, and ideals. Challenge what you were taught and ask if those things actually hold value or were they more of an accommodation for your surroundings. What have you adopted out of people-pleasing and protection versus what you actually resonate with?
Expand your outlook- Open your mind to other views and perspectives. Not all views are perceived the same, and not all views are wrong or right. Understand the value and growth in perception. Find compassion in knowing that everyone's beliefs, values, and modalities vary based on upbringing, openness (or lack thereof), emotional understanding, trauma, etc.
People change, grow, and flow- We are not meant to stay stagnant, nor are we obligated to engage with people we have outgrown (this includes family members). Mourn those who are no longer in your life, but find solace in open doors; people come, and people go. Cherish those who are rooted, learn from the leaves that blew with the slightest wind, and clean up the branches that broke away during the storm.
We are not "E" for everyone, and that's okay- Be okay with people misunderstanding and misjudging you, for their view of you is not the view you have of yourself.
Embracing our worth is an internal journey of self-discovery and empowerment. Just like an artist crafting a masterpiece, we must transmute our energy into an authentic illumination of who we truly are. Worth is not something to be sought externally; it is cultivated within, defined by our own perceptions, and cherished by ourselves. Steadying ourselves against the external tides of judgment and critique, we can navigate the path of embracing our darker selves with courage and resilience. Through clearing the baggage, expanding our outlook, accepting change, and being unapologetically true to who we are, we find the strength to embrace our worth and navigate the ever-changing gallery of life. Remember, you are the curator of your own self-worth, and your masterpiece is a reflection of your beautiful, unique soul.