How do you measure your worth?

Many people measure their own value by outward circumstances--their job, their spouse, or how much money is in the bank.

Other people value themselves, irrespective of outward circumstances.

The first group live in fear--fear of losing their jobs, their incomes, their homes or their spouses. They hold on so tightly to these outward "things," because to lose them means they lose themselves. Ironically, the very act of holding on too tightly to something can cloud your judgment and cause you to lose it.

The second group live fearlessly. They aren't afraid to take risks, to go out on a limb, to stand up for what they believe. If they lose a job, they know they can get another. They never twist themselves inside out to make themselves "worthy" of a partner, because they know they are already worthy. If a relationship goes bad, they'll mourn, but then they'll let it go, confident a new love is around the corner.

Which group are you in? Which group would you like to be in?

Maybe you can't let go of fear and worry and attachment to outward circumtances all at once--I certainly don't claim to be there. But you can loosen your grip. Be open to the fact that, no matter what happens, you'll be fine.

Fearlessly (well, sometimes),
Kara