“She tiptoed confidently into a new dawn” ~ Vivienne
People had told me.
As you head through your 30’s into your 40’s and beyond, you just stop caring so much about what other people think of you.
It sounded wonderful but I didn’t quite get it until this year.
35.
Its not so much that I don’t care what other people think of me anymore, but I am starting to not believe my own stories.
The ones that trapped me and never served me.
That I was not beautiful.
That I wouldn’t be loved.
I can feel the power from those thoughts falling to the ground and I just don’t feel their power anymore.
My worst critic, myself.
I’m defriending her and it’s a simple break up with no regrets
I’m tuning out the sound of her negativity and
New stories are taking hold.
It is a new dawn.
I am tiptoeing quietly yet confidently, careful not to wake the darkness so when the dawn breaks I’ll be far ahead,
Leaving my inner critic in the dust.
Off to prove her wrong.
a powerful story going on here Viv!
I can almost feel the Earth moving under your tippy toes…~YOU GO GIRL!~
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL.
and you ARE loved
So lovely Vivienne! I can relate so deeply. Your beauty and courage are so inspiring
Oh Vivienne, you are beautiful in every aspect. You bring that beauty with you in your writing, your courses and your photography. Good for leaving that voice behind, she wasn’t merely a critic, she was feeding you falsehoods. Embrace your own beauty and receive it as lovingly as you have shown it to others.
beautiful to read. I am on the same journey. xo
Just lovely Viv! Just like you!
powerful
you need to let
her go
you
need to grow
you
are
so
amazing
and beautiful
i love
your
writing
honest
raw
open
never
stop
I
LOVE
this
photo.
I admire your words just as much.
They’re so honest, so true.
The work is hard, but so worth it.
You have already proven your inner critic wrong.
You are a free spirit and a beautiful woman.