The Softening Of Doubt

A short reflection on allowing doubt without letting it lead

I used to think doubt was a warning—
a sign that I should stop moving in a certain direction.

And in some ways, it is a signal.
But not one that means “turn back.”

What I’ve come to see is this:
Doubt often isn’t pointing away from what I want—
it’s pointing me inward.

It invites me to slow down and notice
what I’m believing to be true in that moment.

It’s not that the thing I’m moving toward is out of alignment with me—
but rather that my thoughts may be out of alignment with it.

That’s where the discomfort sits.
And that’s where my power is.

I can question the thoughts.
Or I can simply notice them—
and let them be.

This reflection is about doing just that.

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Let the doubt be there. 

Notice it.
Welcome it.
And let it be.

There’s no need to fight it, destroy it, or push it away.
It just wants to be heard, seen, acknowledged.
So let it be.

It’s part of you—one possible perspective.

Allow it.

Once it finds its place at the table, it can soften, settle, relax—
knowing it’s accepted.
And you, lovely one, 
can consider another perspective.

You have access to so many perspectives.
Isn’t that amazing?

Let another one come in.
Now that doubt has made its peace, 
there’s space for something new.

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