Hello!
Host:
My name is Zeng Chen, and I'm a heart exploration coach. I've read your post with great interest and I can feel the pain and dissatisfaction you feel about yourself from the content.
I'm so excited to share that the poster has bravely faced her own heart and actively sought help on the platform! This will undoubtedly help her to better understand and know herself, so that she can adjust herself, live with confidence, and be herself.
I'm really excited to share my observations and thoughts in the post, which I think will help you, the original poster, view the situation from a more diverse perspective!
1. The story
After reading your post, I was instantly reminded of an incredible story told by the amazing psychologist Wu Zhihong. There were three girls who were huge fans of Ms. Wu, and one day they got to meet her!
Two of the girls were thrilled to tell their teacher that their families were perfect. The other girl was eager to share with her teacher that her family was full of pain.
At this point in the story, many people may think that the girl with two perfect families may be healthier psychologically. However, teacher Wu has a different take. She believes that the girl whose family was full of pain will be healthier psychologically!
Wu's explanation is fascinating! It suggests that when we talk about perfection, there are often underlying issues at play.
They may not be aware of some of the problems in their own families, and they may even have castrated that imperfect part of themselves so that they cannot feel it. But in a perfect family, they are not capable of suffering – so there's hope for them yet!
The girl from the dysfunctional family was able to recognize the problems in her family, which is a great start! She also developed the ability to endure pain, which is a fantastic quality to have.
I'm sharing this story because I have some amazing ideas and perspectives to offer! From your post, I can see that you're going through a rough patch, but I can also see that you're a strong, confident person with a unique background.
I don't see it that way, so I'll just say this: I think you, the host, have a stronger ability to bear pain than they do. God gives everyone different talents. Some are beautiful, and some are more talented.
Every road has its own incredible scenery!
2. Try to stop attacking yourself!
It's so interesting to see how we all have different experiences! In the post, you mentioned that others had this when they were teenagers, but I never had it when I was in my 20s. When I think of myself at the age of 18, I couldn't dress up or put on makeup, and I was also very ugly and old-fashioned. After reading this information, I can feel your self-blame, regret, and even some shame.
Absolutely! I totally get these emotions of yours.
Let's have a discussion about what we can do for ourselves in the present! I'd love to discuss with you whether it is possible to change the past.
We all know that we can't change the past, right? But is there really nothing we can do? Absolutely not!
Absolutely! We can absolutely change our views on past events.
Absolutely! It's possible that at 18, you didn't know how to put on makeup. But I bet you were spending your time on other things at the time, right? That's a form of growth, too!
We should know that for everything we experience, we either gain or learn. So, let's not be too hard on ourselves about the past! It wasn't all bad for us.
On the other hand, when we attack and blame ourselves, this drains our energy. And everyone has a limited amount of energy.
When our energy is depleted, it's time to recharge! At this time, do we still have the energy to grow? Absolutely! When we become aware of self-attack, we can try to stop it right away.
Absolutely! Focusing on the present and working hard to improve ourselves is a great idea!
And I think it's just because at the age of 18 we lacked training in makeup and so on. But there's no need to worry about that now! We can still make up for it now, life is long, and if we set off a little later, we can still see a lot of the sights.
3. Accept the real you!
We all want to become a better version of ourselves! Many people feel that becoming a better version of ourselves means being dissatisfied with the current self. But can we look back on our growth and see that we have been dissatisfied with ourselves for many years? Absolutely! And we can become a better version of ourselves!
So, if we think about it in this way, then this approach might not be the right one after all!
So let's try another approach! We often think that a person is confident because they are good, but it could be that they are good because they are confident. When we are confident, we have more strength, and with more strength, we can do things better [at least the chances of success are greater]. And when we do things well, we become more confident again!
This will create a positive cycle! So, what is self-confidence?
In fact, it's about embracing who you are, celebrating your strengths, and learning from your weaknesses. It's about accepting the parts of yourself that you can't change and focusing your energy on the things you can. When you do this, you'll encounter a better, more confident version of yourself!
I really hope this has been helpful and inspiring for you! If you have any questions, just click to find a coach for one-on-one communication and exploration.
Comments
I can totally relate to feeling down when comparing myself to others. It's hard not to feel like we're falling short sometimes, but everyone's journey is different and unique in its own way.
It's heartbreaking to feel this way, but maybe it's time to focus on what makes you special. Your worth isn't determined by how you looked at 18 or your background. Everyone has their own battles, even if they don't show it.
Comparing ourselves to others is a tough cycle to break, especially with all the perfect images out there. But remember, real beauty comes from within and grows with age and wisdom.
Feeling inadequate because of past experiences is tough, but consider this as an opportunity for growth. The strength you've gained through challenges is something many lack, and that's incredibly valuable.
It's so easy to look back and wish things were different, but those experiences have shaped who you are today. Maybe now is the time to embrace yourself fully and celebrate the person you've become.