Guest guest Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 I went to a workshop at my church yesterday, and ended up leaving halfway through because the speaker was an idiot. I thought I'd gotten nothing out of the experience until a few minutes ago, when I realized something I noticed yesterday. We are all insecure! I went to the seminar wearing my blue jeans and a college sweatshirt. When I got there, I immediately regretted what I was wearing, and my inner Ed was berating me. " Traci, look at all these beautifully dressed women. What? You still think you're 25. Why did you feel the need to show off where you went to college? It's time to grow up. " Then, later, we were supposed to find a stranger to work with. It took me quite a few minutes to pair off, and I felt like I was back in junior high not getting picked for PE. By now, Ed was on a real roll. " See, Traci, no one wants to partner with you because you aren't dressed like they are. You should have stayed in your church clothes. " Well, when we did the exercise with the stranger, she said to me, " You have such a lovely, calming energy. I wish I had that. " I could hear the woman behind me telling her stranger, " I have a story to share, but don't worry, it's a short one. " I can imagine that she is insecure about her long winded stories. Even the speaker was so nervous that he seemed out of breath. Every single one of us, old or young, thin or fat, ugly or beautiful is terrified that we aren't as good as everyone else. I don't know what this has to do with IE, but I thought I'd share it with you. (By the way, it was the college sweatshirt that provided the opening to the conversation with my stranger. I'm glad I wore it, despite what my inner Ed thinks.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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