CONFIDENCE: Confide-ence - The Art of Self-Reflection And Growth

By: Nougye Mutungi Mukoma

Today in blog is CONFIDENCE & SUCCESS

It is said that true self-knowledge is unmoved by diminishing perceptions. No matter how unfavourable external influences are, the highest level of self-awareness stands unwavering. This is why it is so crucial to strive for the best understanding of who you truly are. Everything else is secondary, even if necessary.

Words like “confidence” are widely used these days. But have you given much thought to what this word really entails? If you think about it, you will realize that confidence is the presentation of conditions that the body and mind must meet to enhance one’s feeling of one’s persona(ego). And that is why you need to enliven your soul by living your highest truth, whatever that may be. This all really means a building of a positive self image through continuous working on yourself through failures, and successes for the achievement of said confidence.

But, in any case, let us walk through and with confidence.

What is confidence?

What is it like to confide in one’s self?

…And what is this self to which one confides?

Venturing Deeper Into Yourself

When you take a good, hard look at yourself, you realize that you are composed of a changeable self and a nature-born self. The latter(nature-born self) is your God-destined self, which remains unaffected by lower levels of energy and impressions. PLEASE READ THAT AGAIN!

The changeable self(ego), on the other hand, can be easily moved and swayed by inner and outer impressions of conditionings, environment-imposed rules, man-made laws, promises, broken promises, failures, successes, etc. It’s no wonder then that we often feel a lack of confidence in ourselves when we are in conflict with our persona(ego).

Have you assessed your beliefs, values, promises to yourself, and goals? Have you been sincere about completing your goals? Be totally honest with yourself. At the end of the day, the more you are open to your inner self, the better you are able to confide in yourself.

Conflicts with your nature-born self often ask that you prove to your innermost self the ability to accomplish something as promised. The more you come up short, meaning breaking promises to yourself(see where I’m going with this?), the more it is in conflict with your feelings. Your brain stores intellectual knowledge, for your mind, to reflect upon your past. And that includes every moment of your existence. This is the memory that permits your daily interactions. In other words, we keep a score and keep referring back.

So, if you find yourself continuously saying, “I lack confidence, what do I do?” I think you should keep reading to the next section.

What Should You Do?

1. For starters, take inventory of your present situation or current state of affairs. Scan your body, mind, and spirit and figure out their true states. Also, make sure you know the information, or rather, the quality of information that you have within you, and the impressions that are imprinted on you from your surroundings. My blogs cover the power of thoughts and perception, as well as the nature of words.

2. What you do with this, or the actions you take next are just as important. In the face of lower vibrations or energy, we are bounded by the limitations of our memory. So, it’s important to raise your principles to those of nature. What I mean by this is that nature has intended us to be moving beings. And so, it’s crucial to keep taking those steps forward. Harvest and awake new thoughts and ideas.

3. Even if you’re just taking small steps forward, you must show your inner self that you will keep your promises. In other words, you will finish what you started. Learn to do this as it can transform your life like you’ve probably never imagined. Keep your promises to yourself, abide by the laws of causation and effect, and march forward, fearless in every stride.

4. Also, remember that even if others don’t know who you are or what you’re capable of, you know you. Don’t pay heed to other’s low opinions if they are not intended to lift you up. Sometimes, the world is not a fair place and people might want to actively put you down. Show them what you’re made of. With the true knowledge of the self, do what others say can’t be done. Without this knowledge, you might end up sabotaging yourself, by not having confidence when it’s most needed.

And yes, God will help you. Just remember that even in the Bible, God asked what one has done with their God-given talents. So, ask yourself, have you tapped into your true power? Are you even aware of what God has gifted you? Keep pen and paper nearby for new ideas. If you lose them they don't often come back, but if they are meant to be born through you, they return for your consideration. Therefore, act on those ideas.

Nature’s laws are the creator’s principles for those who believe. Though I am not well-versed in the Bible, I am actively observing our state and that of nature. What has your observation been? Please share for our conversations and to uplift everyone. Your thoughts are most appreciated.

Now onto success…

Success - What’s Your Definition?

We all know how words work. Someone comes up with a word and assigns a meaning to it. This is why and how we have language. But there are certain words that are malleable. Meaning that they can be defined or given shape depending on our own perceptions. Please see my blogs on words and perception.

So, I would like to ask you… who has defined success in this world?

Have you given this any thought?

Yes, we all know the worldly definition of success… but what is your opinion on this?

It would be too long of a blog to give my full opinion, so I’ll therefore be kind to your time. My definition in the present happens to be the continued pursuit of self-knowledge and its application… the continued pursuit of living by the heart, mind, body, and spirit, empowering my family, friends, and humanity along the way.

Note, I say continued as my aim is not perfect. Rather, it’s an aim to do the best I can within the moment. Now, my nature, or perhaps learned behavior, is that of a perfectionist. But I have come to redefine this word by the words you have read so far in my blogs within my everyday life.

And that is what you must do. You must define your meaning and intentions for success keeping in mind the experience you wish to feel, to do, and to have. What do you envision within your mind that your success should look like? Is it traveling the world and exploring all of humanity? Is it earning money to uplift those around you? Is it buying a house by the beachside and living peacefully?

Well, whatever it is, you need to have a solid vision. As stated in the Bible, “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” Oh, and by the way…. A SOLID DECISION is also required! An indecisive mind is like a ship ⛵️ with sails being blown by the winds in any direction.

What I’m trying to say is that it doesn’t matter who imposes a definition of success. What matters is what you yourself conjure as to its meaning. Now, remember my previous blogs on purpose… it will help you have a definite aim, and encourage you towards the purposeful movement to achieve your word, and convinced definition.

Final Thoughts…

In closing, confidence and success walk along the same path. And they are both most receptive to the application of self-knowledge. They are also both in debt to the laws of nature.

Yes, we are living in a world that sometimes (or most times) demands confidence and success built on shallow and immoral concepts that are unnatural to our being. But that is what brings suffering to us. I’ll talk about this more in another blog… so look forward to a blog post on suffering soon.

But in the meantime, as we course through this planet as it is, I wish you confidence applied and success defined by your standards.

I will see you on our next topic, wherever the universe takes it. Thank you for your time in reading. Please like, share and comment. Worthy knowledge to uplift others towards confidence and success.

Blessings,

Nougye