Speaking of this powerful word confidence, many insights on it have been written by self-help authors as well as it has been spoken about by numerous motivational speakers.
Literary writer Anais Nin, famous for her no-holds barred memoirs, comes to mind. She says it beautifully, and I quote to reflect:
"She lacks confidence, she craves admiration insatiably.
She lives on the reflections of herself in the eyes of others.
She does not dare to be herself." ~ Anais Nin
Nin describes well a woman who lacks self-confidence. How many out there are. The disappointment, the pain, and the constant search how to be accepted, how to belong in the eyes of others, of a society laden with prejudices and status quo. Sometimes, we waver, still needing the assurance that we are loved, that we are okay, that we'll get there. That's when we need one another for that boost, that gentle kick. Knowing that we understand each other's fears and insecurities, and being there, give that comfort and strength to go on.
Literary writer Anais Nin, famous for her no-holds barred memoirs, comes to mind. She says it beautifully, and I quote to reflect:
"She lacks confidence, she craves admiration insatiably.
She lives on the reflections of herself in the eyes of others.
She does not dare to be herself." ~ Anais Nin
Nin describes well a woman who lacks self-confidence. How many out there are. The disappointment, the pain, and the constant search how to be accepted, how to belong in the eyes of others, of a society laden with prejudices and status quo. Sometimes, we waver, still needing the assurance that we are loved, that we are okay, that we'll get there. That's when we need one another for that boost, that gentle kick. Knowing that we understand each other's fears and insecurities, and being there, give that comfort and strength to go on.
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