An Open Letter to self-doubt!
By Samana Qaseem
Just as I recognize that I have wings and I can fly. You come from no where to remind me that the wings are damaged, and fragile pull me down. Just as I embrace the beauty of my wings you remind me that they are not. Just as I am ready to take the flight you hold me back. I wonder why I let you take over my mind. Why is it so easy for you take over my brain? Self — doubt you break me; you make me weak. You put in a vulnerable situation. You make me feel I live in a cage. At the back of my mind I know the reason is you. and all of this is not true, but your grip is so strong on my thoughts that I cannot let go. Not anymore. I have learned to crush you.
You are born in my mind, pampered through society, and you think you have power over me. But the truth is, you are in my power. You do not know my strengths yet. You do not know that once I set my mind to it, I achieve it. You do not know that all I need, is three simple deep breaths to fade your voice. You do not the perseverance in me!
Dear Self-doubt! You do not know me!
