The Softening Of Doubt
A short reflection on allowing doubt without letting it lead
I used to think doubt was a warningβ a sign that I should stop moving in a certain direction.
And in some ways, it is a signal. But not one that means βturn back.β
What Iβve come to see is this: Doubt often isnβt pointing away from what I wantβ itβs pointing me inward.
It invites me to slow down and notice what Iβm believing to be true in that moment.
Itβs not that the thing Iβm moving toward is out of alignment with meβ but rather that my thoughts may be out of alignment with it.
Thatβs where the discomfort sits. And thatβs where my power is.
I can question the thoughts. Or I can simply notice themβ and let them be.
This reflection is about doing just that.
Let the doubt be there.
Notice it. Welcome it. And let it be.
Thereβs no need to fight it, destroy it, or push it away. It just wants to be heard, seen, acknowledged. So let it be.
Itβs part of youβone possible perspective.
Allow it.
Once it finds its place at the table, it can soften, settle, relaxβ knowing itβs accepted. And you, lovely one, can consider another perspective.
You have access to so many perspectives. Isnβt that amazing?
Let another one come in. Now that doubt has made its peace, thereβs space for something new.
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Good reflections Susanπ¦ And you are right. We are not our thoughts . Observe them, accept them and let them pass. I am a fan of Eckhardt Tolle. German author who describe this very well.
Love that.
Reminds me oc the R.A.I.N. acronymβ¦ recognize, accept, investigate, non-identification. π