Last week we were on our way to the local skate park when I asked my son if he needed his extra protective pads and gloves.  “No, all I need is my helmet and some confidence”, he said.

I loved the simplicity of it. It made me laugh and reflect on my approach to life and how sometimes I can overthink and over complicate things. 

I wanted to share Ollie's wisdom with you - because - children say the wisest things. They help us escape our conditioned adult minds and rediscover our deeper truths. In that small sentence, he helped shine a light on where I had my risk-averse hat on - places within me where I was choosing to play it safe.  The parts of me that needed extra protection, or needing to get something just right before I would take a leap of faith.  He helped show me where in life I was pushing pause and adding external scaffolding to feel protected when all I needed was to reconnect to my inner strength and confidence instead. 

And at that moment, I realised the extra scaffolding I was erecting around me was a by-product of my own resistance, insecurities and doubts. 

Of course, there are times we need to stop and consider different perspectives, learn something new, or make new connections before we jump in and take inspired action.  But I am not referring to these instances… I am referring to the times when we tend to put the brakes on from a place of fear or self-doubt.  

Imagine if we all approached our lives with Ollie's infectious confidence.  A deep belief that we are enough - just as we are.  That we are whole and complete and have everything we need - and if we don't, we know the support will show up when needed. Imagine speaking our truth, birthing our ideas and sharing our love without this need for protection and scaffolding.  How would this change your world?   

It's a new mindset and intention that I am choosing to play with over the next few months, and if it resonates for you… perhaps it is something you might decide to play with too.