Anonymous asked this question on 7/8/2000:
lack of confidence runs in the family, now my son who is 17 lacks confidence, he is very shy, why? he tall goodlooking and clever. how can i stop this rot. I have always wanted to do well in life and still at 50 odd still have know confidence. my two daughter are the same, is there any advise you can give me.
Sakara gave this response on 7/8/2000:
Dear Anonymous,
The following cards appear for you:
Your first card is the Seven of Cups. This is the card of illusions and lies. Someone in your childhood stripped you of your self-esteem and self-confidence. You cannot teach what you do not know, so how could you teach your children to be confident? The importance of this card is to realize that those conditioned beliefs were lies, illusions and lies used to control you. My guess is you have a very strong spirit. So strong that someone needed to break it. Obviously they didn't succeed. You're still here. You've raised three children of your own and beat the odds. The point is that awareness is always the beginning and your question today says you are very aware of what's been done to you and quite prepared to correct it.
Your second card is The World. The World signifies endless possibilities and this card takes on special meaning with regard to your question. The best way to fight a lack of self-confidence is to challenge it head on. Put your son, your daughters, and yourself, in as many public situations as possible. By this I mean groups, clubs, organizations, classes, events, causes...anything that gets you involved. The entertainment field, like community theatre or drama class is famous for overcoming shyness. In fact, any part-time or full-time work that makes you interact with the publc will help. If anyone's in college there's public speaking classes and the debate team. Bottom line is self belief. As ye think, so shall it be.
Your third card is The Sun. This is a very powerful card and it signifies growth. The appearance of this card says a new period of growth is entering your life, your life and the lives of your children. There's no 'rot' under the rays of a bright new sun, only continuous growth, and that powerful spirit of yours is about to shine. It's time to let go of the darkened past.
The best to you,
Sakara
Reply: the answer was very unexpected very good. Thankyou very much. |
