For much of my life, I didn’t realize how often I was measuring myself against everyone else … how I looked, how I showed up, how well I seemed to fit in. In this episode, I reflect on my long relationship with comparison and the quiet, powerful shift that happened when I finally let it go.
From the clothes I wear to the way I move through my days, I’m learning to honor my own pace, my own needs, and my own sense of joy without apology. Letting go of comparison hasn’t made me perfect, but it has made me freer. And in that freedom, I’ve found something far more valuable than fitting in: a genuine comfort in my own skin.
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Good for you! Congrats on your progress on the matter that most all of us can relate. . . comparison.
Do you think comparison is the same as caring how you are perceived? I think there might be a difference, but not certain.
I find joy in the tiniest, honest, generous gestures that often come easily/spontaneously yet, intentionally, and originate from a desire to bring a small positive kindness to another. But here’s the thing: A secondary gain is the pleasure I feel in thinking of myself approved of by myself and others. I am okay if I am not perceived, positively, but my character and reputation are important. I have to think more on this, so thanks for this stimulating essay, Akasha!!!