This is what confidence is, ultimately: the capacity to project love, peace and curiosity at once, without effort. The capacity to be exactly where you are, without yanking yourself out of the moment, without trying to escape , without seeking anything from the person in front of you, without trying to convince them of something or contort yourself... See more

When I am taking care of myself, I am simply interested in who is in front of me, happy to engage with ease, not hiding from anyone, but not needing them to see me either. Calm, relaxed, present. Confident.

Have you prepared enough for this moment to not think of yourself at all during it?

Have you taken good enough care of yourself such that you can simply show up and enjoy yourself?

Confidence happens when you face what you are avoiding, consciously. Confidence happens when you make the space to tune everything else out, and take care of yourself