The Fear of Failure (and Success): Unlearning and Reframing

December 8, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Recently, I told God that I was scared to be elevated to a higher position of influence. I might fall into pride or lose the intimacy I have with Him. I might forget that I needed Him and become the kind of person who shouldn’t be looked up to. Going higher can do that to people––I’ve seen it even in myself.

Overly Cautious: How I’m Convincing Myself to Take More Risks

February 9, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

I am a fairly cautious person. For good reason––the world is an unpredictable place. You never know what could happen. (Someone could not return your hello…! Or the new menu item you order could turn out to be terrible! Or much, much worse things could happen that I’d rather not even think about.) But despite […]

More Than Good Enough: Overcoming the Pressure to Perform

March 21, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.

The Pianist There was a time when practicing the piano was a part of my daily life. That time spanned most of my life thus far. I forget that sometimes. But when I randomly sit down at my keyboard and play some Chopin, it all comes rushing back. I feel like I’m breathing in real air […]