Dream Big So Your Fears Become Small

After my last post, someone asked me "How can someone like you struggle with low self-esteem?"  I had to think about that for a little bit.  I really don't think I have low self-esteem.  I don't think I ever have.  But, I admit, I did look up the definitions and the differences between what low self-esteem was and insecurities are.  Self Esteem has to do with feeling of worth and competency and knowing your ability.  Being insecure has to do with doubting yourself and lacking confidence especially when vulnerable.
As a Christian, I know my self worth.  I know I'm a child of God and am loved beyond measure.  As a daughter, I was always told of my worth and knew I was loved.  Not because of anything I did or was, but just because I was me.  As a wife, oh yeah, I know how much I do and am needed around the house.  (maybe not always appreciated, but always loved)  As a mother, whew!  I know my kids wouldn't be where they are today if it hadn't been for my part in their lives.  (They might not realize my total worth yet, but I do.)  As a woman, I know all the things I can do and how well I can do them.  (and do many of them all at once)
I think most people have issues with being insecure in some way or another.  Some of them are just better at hiding it or pretending they aren't.  There will always be someone who is taller, better looking, richer, a better salesman, etc.  It's the way we deal with being insecure or our insecurities that is most important.  We can either retreat (which is not healthy), or we can use this "issue" to better ourselves.  I choose the latter.  As hard as it may be to not compare, or to not be anxious, I'll keep going out there.  My dreams are bigger than my fears.