02/04/2021
Let's talk about confidence.
Confidence is a thing we aspire towards. Confidence gives us value and a sense of belonging. Often, we put our confidence into worldly things. Think about all the materials we seek trying to look cool. New cars, houses, cell phones, etc. are all part of our definition for success; also known as our confidence, the worldly definition.
Webster's Dictionary defines confidence as "full trust; belief in the powers, trustworthiness, or reliability of a person or thing." A second definition of Confidence is "belief in oneself and one's powers or abilities; self-confidence; self-reliance; assurance." This is the definition I choose to follow. No, I don't have powers, but I do believe in myself.
For many of us, we don't have the people supporting us or the belief in ourselves that can help us feel confident. That is not the case for me. I'm blessed. To those of you that believe in me and have helped me believe in myself, Thank You. You're the reason I can confidently post these pics of me doing "The Black Album" cover by Jay Z.
If confidence is an area you're lacking, I encourage you to try a few things:
1. Look at your friend group. Do they build you up or tear you down? What are you involved in?
2. Put yourself out into the world the way you want to be perceived. Someone else's path will not fulfill you.
3. Pray. This relationship will build you up the most.
Thanks for reading!
JM
