Living Underwater: A Lesson on Overcoming Diffidence

Dear friends, today I want to share a story from my past, a tale that taught me the value of confidence and the perils of diffidence. It’s a story that takes place not on solid ground, but in the mysterious depths of the ocean. I call it “Living Underwater”.

The Dive into the Unknown

Many moons ago, I found myself on a scuba diving expedition. The ocean, with its vast expanse and unexplored depths, was a metaphor for the unknown, the uncharted territories of life. As we prepared to dive, I felt a pang of diffidence. The ocean was vast, and I was but a small speck in its grandeur.

Overcoming Diffidence

As I plunged into the water, the diffidence grew. The underwater world was beautiful, yet intimidating. I felt small, insignificant, and out of place. But then, I remembered a piece of wisdom passed down to me by my father. He used to say, “Son, in life, you’ll often find yourself in deep waters. It’s not about how deep you go, but how you navigate.”

His words echoed in my mind, and I decided to confront my diffidence. I began to swim with purpose, exploring the underwater world with newfound confidence. I realized that the ocean wasn’t intimidating, it was inviting. It wasn’t vast to make me feel small, but to make me realize my potential to explore, learn, and grow.

The Lesson Learned

Friends, the lesson I learned that day was invaluable. Diffidence is a natural response to the unknown. But it’s not the unknown that should scare us, it’s the missed opportunities if we let diffidence hold us back. So, dive into the ocean of life with confidence. Explore, learn, grow, and remember, it’s not about how deep you go, but how you navigate.

Until next time, remember to live with courage, embrace the unknown, and never let diffidence hold you back.

Yours in wisdom,

Kev