The Source of Confidence

What is the source of confidence? One can argue that confidence naturally emerges from within us when we acknowledge who we truly are in the present moment. Let’s explore that.

In order to acknowledge ourselves, we need to gain knowledge about ourselves, as this allows us to be intentional about how we show up in the world. When we understand our place, our value, and where we belong, we can move forward with clarity and purpose towards the direction we want to go. So how can we gain knowledge about who we truly are?

The answer is simple: by raising our awareness of our present self. We often spend so much time desiring who we want to become, or feeling disheartened that we are not that person yet. In doing so, we forget to pay attention to who we truly are right now, and we need that awareness in order to move forward truthfully. So how do we reach confidence from here?

By owning who we are in the present. It’s not just about accepting ourselves, but owning our strengths and weaknesses, committing to a path of growth. It's all about appreciating the present self, the version of us that exists only in this moment before it naturally shifts into the next.