Surprising Power of Being Cringe · New Earth Community

Surprising Power of Being Cringe

People often mistake the fear of being cringe with the fear of failure. They don’t necessarily fear an unintended outcome, but the thought of looking ridiculous and being judged by those who support their image is unbearable for them. This limitation is the main factor that contributes to stagnating our progress in life.

I’d like you to reflect on the things in life which you did particularly well, e.g. a long-term career or a relationship that was significant. Notice that the story of these achievements would always have some elements of overcoming the fear of looking cringe. How do I know that? Because overcoming being cringe is actually connected to the laws of creation of this Universe.

Let’s take two examples of people.

One starts a business with no prior experience, knowing that he looks stupid. But continues to take action every day.

The other one dreams of changing his career and starting a Youtube channel. He prepares for the move, but stays in that phase endlessly – because his ego will be shattered if one of his friends sees him attempting this feat with no experience.

The first guy says to the Universe: This is who I am, and this is what I’m doing. I’m willing to look stupid and that’s ok. And the Universe says – ok then, I will mirror that, but soon you will stop looking foolish because you will naturally improve.

The second guy says to the Universe: I’m not ready yet, and I’m not yet that person. I will be preparing. And the Universe says – ok then, I will mirror that.

Of course, the world can change only for the first guy. Unlike the second guy, he exhibits what I call ‘giving intention’, which makes all the difference in manifesting. His actions are a gift to the world through his natural expression of his inner and outer self. And it’s all possible because he was willing to look cringe when he started.

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