Overcoming the Fear of Disappointment

On my path of evolving and maturing, I have had the greatest pleasure of learning more about myself. It's so fun fully enjoying myself! I found out so much about myself--my strengths, my passions, my desires, things that I don't like, and even things that make me uncomfortable. I learned to attack everything I do with an open mind and open heart; analyze how it made me feel--do I feel ok or good? Did it make me feel uncomfortable? Can I do this again successfully? 

I also recognized that I have not gotten over the fear of disappointing people--whether it's my family members, friends, or professionals. I'm still working out the issues to why I feel like this; but I think it's because I just want everyone to look at me with pride. What I'm realizing is that, sometimes in order to keep someone else happy and satisfied, I leave myself feeling less than or unfulfilled. 

My next step in my journey of self-love, is doing what is fulfilling to me no matter the backlash or dissatisfaction of the people around me. I'm scared as hell to face my fears, but I think it'll make me more protective of myself and I refuse to have someone feel less than the joys I feel today.

"I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man." Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

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