“I Can Take Care of Myself”

Acknowledging The Root of Our Fears

So many of us live in fear, preventing us from living fully. We often place our hopes and dreams aside, opting instead for safety and security. This is so natural, it’s the foundation of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. But it can keep us in half-lived lives. Sometimes the fear of losing—even things we don’t want—can paralyse us, holding us back from all we aspire to achieve.

My Story: Connecting With My Inner Self

There is a ‘scared part’ inside of me—a part that yearns to be protected and feel safe, it seeks affirmations of security. This ‘scared part’, influences my life choices in profound ways. By consciously addressing its needs, I can reassure it of my adult capabilities and my strengths, my ability to cope. I can let it know that I am here to protect it, that we don’t need external support to feel secure. This I can take care of us. This acknowledgment and reassurance transforms the feeling of fear into one of safety, facilitating my growth into adulthood and allowing me to fully inhabit my adult body. Through nurturing our inner ‘parts’, we can foster a profound sense of security and empowerment.

Embracing Growth and the Fullness of Life

This enables me to live a life filled with passion, purpose, and a deep sense of self-assurance. By affirming my resilience and adaptability—”I’m capable of survival, I’ll find a way, it could even be amazing”—I underscore my readiness to live fully, leveraging my adult capabilities to navigate life’s challenges.

Conclusion: A Journey of Transformation and Healing

We humans are capable of change. Because we’re adults now. It’s not that hard.x