Breaking Free From The Shackles

Truly, nobody is perfect. We all have flaws and that is what makes us human. No one is completely perfect. We fall, rise, and make mistakes. As human beings, we all have our weaknesses, and limitations that hold us back from reaching our full potential. They are our weak points. These weak points can hinder us from becoming the best versions of ourselves. They can be a character trait, habit, or an addiction. These flaws vary from one person to another. For some it is pride, low self esteem, lack of confidence, while it might be something deep and more complicated for others. The best way to tackle these weak points is to acknowledge them, face them head-on, learn from them, adapt(restrategize)

As I mentioned, we are all imperfectly perfect, and I’m no different. I also have my weak points which are preventing me from reaching my full potential. At first, I tried to silence them and pretend like they weren't there. I tried to overlook my weak points. I thought that was the best approach, or at least I thought things would be better if I simply tried to overlook them. But as time went on, I realized that my approach was not doing the trick. Simply put, it was misguided. Instead of overlooking your flaws and weak points, it is best to face them head on and try to tackle them.

I've come to realize that one of my greatest weaknesses as a human is the inability to share my emotions with others. I struggle to open up and share my feelings with those around me. Instead, I imprison my mind and lock up myself until I finally get out of that phase. Sometimes I wish I could just pour out the burning words inside me, but somehow, the words get stuck in my throat. You may wonder why. Do I fear being judged by others? Do I fear being vulnerable? Do I fear being a burden to others? The truth is that I do not know. I have always been like this for as long as I can remember.

I didn't see the need to change myself until I started having issues with my friends. A few years ago, I was skeptical about allowing people into my life, but somehow I met people and I became friends with them. Some of them would often share their feelings and deepest emotions with me, and I’d help them work things out. The irony? My friends would always share their deepest feelings with me and we’d find a way to sort things out, but I never once shared my emotions with them. One of my friends once told me this; “what's the whole point of our friendship if you cannot tell me the things that is going on in your head?” I didn't think it was a big deal until another person said the same thing. I knew if I didn't start working on myself I would lose the beautiful people in my life.

I don’t want to always say “but I've always been like this” or “I'm not the kind of person that shares my deepest emotions with people.” I have realized that those are just dumb excuses. I agree that this weakness has been a part of me for as long as I can remember, but it shouldn't be a part of me forever. I realized that it wasn't too late to start working on them, so I started. I began by talking to my friends online. I have made beautiful friends on Hive blockchain, and whenever I need to offload my worries, I talk to them. I have also started sharing my feelings with my 'real-life' friends, but sometimes when I want to talk, it feels like the words are stuck in my throat. I don't expect to overcome this weakness immediately. I understand that overcoming one’s weakness is a zig zag journey. With time and persistence, I know I will begin to notice significant changes within myself.

Overcoming your weaknesses is not an easy feat. It is not a straightforward journey. It is a journey that requires patience, consistency, and harwork. Before you embark on this journey, it is important to know that transformation doesn't happen overnight. Don’t expect to wake up one morning flawless. Remember not to be hard on yourself and take things slowly.

The image above is mine.

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