Inferiority
is the root to many issues in our lives. Many of us are defeated by
our feelings inadequacy without even realizing that we are suffering
from it. Inferiority is a sense of feeling unsure or uncertain about
oneself. It’s constantly comparing yourself to others, and feeling
that you fall short or just aren’t good enough. This feeling
can overwhelm us at times, and send us into a reactionary space, making
us defensive about our choices and our experiences.
Signs you may
be suffering from inferiority (list from www.worldchangers.org):
- Do you grudgingly admit your shortcomings, while enthusiastically
pointing out the shortcomings of others?
- Do you bully people or talk about others with disdain?
- Do you feel attacked when someone disagrees with you?
- Do you feel belittled when you receive correction or confrontation?
- Do you blame others for your problems?
- Do you derive your worth and value from your performance or appearance?
- Are you touchy, fragile, easily hurt, whether you show it or not?
- Are you critical or defensive?
- Do you feel as if you have to talk about yourself to get others
to like you?
- Do you have a superior attitude?
- Do you try to impress people?
Being in an inferior
thought process is a self-governed prison; it’s the ball and
chain you drag behind you wherever you go. Feelings of inferiority
are fear-based emotions; when we come from a place of fear, we cannot
achieve greatness or success, for all the foundations we lay down
for our lives are shaky and unstable.
In working to
overcome inferiority, we must remember that Spirit did not make us
from fear. Our souls, which are the true essence of our being, are
made from power, from love, from forgiveness, from confidence; we
are made from the light of the Sun and Universal Love. Nature is completely
confident that plants will grow, that the world will evolve; and we
are made from Nature, it is our minds and our bodies, so that same
sense of assurance is instilled in us. It is truly not in our nature
to be fearful of who we are and what we can accomplish. Fear is something
we learn, something we are taught. For many of us, it becomes a habit
we do no even realize we are acting upon.
We compare ourselves
to others’ achievements, to the success of our family and friends.
We fantasize about how easy it must have been for them, and whine,
“Why not me? When do I get mine? Why is he/she so special?”
In reality, we have no idea what that person had to go through for
their success, and we are making ourselves miserable with unfounded
feelings of injustice. The truth is, when you compare yourself to
others, you are completely negating everything Spirit had to do to
get you where you are. You are belittling the struggles you survived,
the people who blessed you, the good works you achieved, and the love
and happiness you’ve experienced that made you who you are.
Take into consideration
how much of the path of our lives is a mystery to us. You go through
your experiences for a reason, and there is a purpose to every lesson
you learn. If you are preoccupied with someone else’s portion
of life, with someone else’s lesson, you miss your own. Remember
that life is a work in progress, and you have not come to completion
yet. You have no idea what life has in store for you, or what wonderful
things you are being prepared for! Enjoy and be satisfied with your
own path, instead of coveting everyone else’s.
To transform inferiority,
you must renew your thought process in reference to yourself and the
world around you. One way is to start looking at yourself through
the eyes of the Goddess, through the eyes of the Light. Spirit is
already convinced you are worth it, does not find you lacking in any
way, and is certain that you have undeniable gifts to offer the world.
Through Spirit, we are perfect, and more than we need to be in order
to succeed. When you open to your Higher Self, you align with Spirit
– meaning that your energy and the love of the Universe is constantly
moving, constantly growing, and constantly changing your life and
the energy around you, every minute of everyday.
Sometimes we make
the mistake of trying to validate ourselves by ourselves. We are so
busy ‘looking out for Number One’ we overlook the way
we can help others. The quickest way to move out of inferiority is
to become aware of the skills and abilities you can offer the world.
Ask yourself, “What do I have to offer?” Not only does
this question force us to see our worthiness, it helps us realize
the power we have to bless, heal, and help those around us.
Building our
self-image and esteem does not commence with selfishness; it begins
with gratitude for our own paths, and the love we share with the world.
