This episode is a continuation of the conversation from episode 242 on what to do when we’re feeling lost. When we feel like we don’t know what to do, or we’ve lost our purpose, it all comes from feeling like we’re not enough. In this episode, Patty leads the discussion on why we sometimes feel like we’re not enough, what it stems from, and how we can move past it.
This belief was taught to us from the time we were born by the people and experiences around us, whether they were aware of it or not. Every time we were told that our desire was unworthy, every time something goes wrong or gets taken away from us, in our minds it translates to “I’m not enough,” or “I’m not worthy.”
“Constantly looking for how things could go wrong pulls you away from possibility, hope, and potential.” -Patty Lennon
Here’s three things you can do to overcome this false belief:
This episode is a reminder of this doubt we all share, and that it’s possible to get over this, and get better. Remember that as you live, you’re living your purpose.
Learn how to stop second-guessing yourself and rediscover where you’re meant to be.
“If you knew you were enough, you’ve done enough, and had enough within you to accomplish every desire you had, what would change?” -Patty Lennon
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