Be Messy, Complicated, and Afraid and Show Up Anyways!
Life isn’t a clean, straight road. It’s a swirling mess of detours, doubts, and unpredictability. Sometimes, we’re told to “get it together” before we even take a step, as though perfection is the prerequisite for showing up. But here’s the truth: the messy, complicated, and fearful version of you is still worthy of showing up.
We often feel like imposters in our own lives, tangled in a web of “shoulds” I should be more prepared, I should have all the answers, I should feel more confident. These internal judgments create a cage, and fear becomes the lock. What if we fail? What if people see our chaos? What if we’re not enough?
But here’s the secret: nobody is fully put together. The people who inspire us didn’t wait until they had all the answers, they just started. Being messy isn’t a flaw; it’s the proof that you’re alive and learning. Feeling afraid doesn’t mean you’re weak; it means you care. Being complicated isn’t a problem; it’s what makes you beautifully human.
So, what happens when you show up anyways? You create momentum. Even small, shaky steps bring you closer to clarity. When you bring your full, imperfect self to the table, you inspire others to do the same. Authenticity creates connection. Showing up messy teaches resilience. Showing up scared teaches courage.
The magic of life doesn’t happen in pristine, polished moments. It happens in the raw, uncertain, and uncomfortable spaces where we dare to try, despite everything. So, let yourself be messy. Let yourself be complicated. Let yourself be afraid.
And then show up anyways!
The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It just needs you to be you!
Blessings of love,
Narelle x
