YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO BRING TO THE TABLE...WE ALL DO.

He loved a good quiz (my ex-husband)...I hated them. I never wanted to be a part of them, being asked questions or having to read out loud, scared the hell out of me. So I never joined in, in fear of looking dumb. I even remember voicing time and time again that I'm not very bright, this was the story I told myself and others. Thing is I have dyslexia. I change certain letters around, I find it challenging to pronounce words, even if I know the word it just doesn't always roll off my tongue, Emails are read a number of times before sending to make sure things are correct...which makes me a very detailed person. Reading a book takes forever to read, to understand and put it all together. If I see or hear a word that I think I should know, I look up the meaning to be sure, When my kids ask me what a word means, we google it (I say it's good for their research) - Mr Google is my friend. I used to get very frustrated at myself for not understanding, but over time have come to learn patiences with myself for it. I'm very visual so can visualise, seeing the big picture with all the details in between. For years this held me back, it was always in the back of my mind (and still is at times) that I couldn't do xyz incase I was tested through my lack of knowing and understanding...so I just didn't try new things or want to get into big conversations with others...All because I felt dumb. But what I know now is that we all have something to bring to the table. We all learn differently and we are all good at something or many things. And just because it's not what we think we should be good at or know, doesn't mean we should let that hold us back. Just be honest to yourself for it. My strength sits within me...This is what I bring to the table... My body is my messenger and is always letting me know what I need. I'm very in touch with my feelings & emotions, and am very intuitive. I gain a deep understanding from how I feel, from observing and tuning in with myself and this is what I talk to my kids about, so that they too become or stay, aware with what's right for them. And creating is my way of expressing. I know these are my strengths, and I'm learning to use them more and more now, as not too long along I didn't believe this could be my true strength. So from a non writer due to fear, I now write and love writing. I allowed myself to just do it, to practice and use my strength...which is tuning in to me and letting it come out however it comes out. And like anything you practice (think of all you've every allowed yourself to learn) you strengthen that muscle. I no longer correct myself when I'm writing, I just trust what comes to me and let it flow on out, copy & paste then let the computer show me the spelling mistakes. I decided to drop the wall and let go of the story of being dumb. Having dyslexia isn't the problem, the story I was telling myself was. And in being honest with myself I was able to see where my strengths were. And you can do the same in any area or with any story that sits at the back of your mind too. Find your strength with in that story...I bet you, that's just the place it's hiding. Then make it a practice to strength that muscle - you may just surprise yourself and find gold.