All that we are arises

With our thoughts.

With our thoughts

We make our world.”

           – The Buddha

For a long time, I believed I was weak.

This belief held me back, producing results that fell far below the level of my efforts, time, and energy.

Convinced of my own weakness, I found myself unable to create the life I wanted—thus fulfilling my own limiting prophecy.

This mindset held to me for nearly a decade, trapping me in a cycle of emotional, physical, and mental turmoil that I felt powerless to break.

Despite great effort, every attempt to change my life ended in the same discouraging place. The repeated failures wore down my spirit and sense of self.

It was only after years of struggle that I began to see the core issue: the beliefs I held about myself were not supportive of my growth.

The moment I started to challenge and change these beliefs, my life began to transform—sometimes with little to no conscious effort on my part.

It felt as if the universe, and even the people around me, responded differently just because my internal narrative had shifted.

In my conversations with others, I often encounter people who feel unable to create the conditions or situations they desire.

They believe they’re missing some crucial trait or characteristic, which holds them back from moving forward. Like me, they’ve internalized the belief that they’re not enough. It often sounds like this:

• “I’m not smart enough to create a successful business.”
• “I’m not disciplined enough to have the body I want.”
• “I’m not educated enough to write the book.”
• “I’m not influential enough to start public speaking.”
• “I’m not strong enough to make the changes I want.”

These beliefs are self-imposed limits, not truths. The good news is that we can change them.

We can look back at our own history and find instances that contradict these negative proclamations. We can prove to ourselves that “I’m not ______ enough” is simply false.

Let me share the story of someone who shattered her limits: Madam C. J. Walker.

Born Sarah Breedlove in 1867, she was the first in her family to be born free after the end of slavery.

Her early life was riddled with hardship—she was orphaned at seven, married at 14, and widowed by 20. By that time, she was a single mother working as a laundress and domestic worker, struggling to make ends meet.

Her life took an unexpected turn when she began experiencing severe hair loss, a common problem for women due to poor hair care and harsh conditions.

This personal challenge ignited her determination to find a solution. She experimented with homemade remedies and products until she developed her own formula, “Madam Walker’s Wonderful Hair Grower.”

With a product that truly worked, she rebranded herself as Madam C. J. Walker and started a business that would become immensely successful. But she didn’t stop at selling products.

She trained other Black women to become “Walker Agents,” giving them opportunities for economic independence in a time when such opportunities were scarce. She expanded her company nationwide, opening a factory and a beauty school.

By the time of her death in 1919, Madam C. J. Walker had become one of America’s first self-made female millionaires.

She left behind a legacy that inspired generations of entrepreneurs and philanthropists.

Walker’s story isn’t just one of business triumph; it’s a powerful testament to overcoming deep-seated mental barriers and rewriting the internal narrative that so often holds people back.

Growing up as the daughter of formerly enslaved parents and facing poverty, she was surrounded by a world that continually reinforced the message that she wasn’t “good enough” for success.

Imagine the voice she had to silence—the one that likely whispered, “You’re not educated enough to make a difference,” or, “You’re not wealthy enough to start your own business.” 

At a time when Black women were almost never seen as successful entrepreneurs, she must have struggled with doubts about her right to dream big and break through societal barriers.

Yet, Walker chose to rewrite her story. Instead of letting these doubts define her, she embraced a belief in her resilience and her right to contribute.

She replaced the voice of inadequacy with affirmations: “I am resilient enough to overcome.” “I am capable enough to build something meaningful.” Her struggles became fuel for her mission to empower others.

Her journey is a reminder that one of the most powerful transformations begins within, with a shift from “I’m not enough” to “I can, and I will.”

We all have the power to make that shift. Let’s start today.

If you’re looking for a way to change limiting beliefs in your life, consider exploring PSYCH-K as a tool to help you make that shift easily. You can learn more about it HERE.

Be well,

Jennifer