Oscar winning actress Lupita Nyong'o mentioned in an infamous speech that she had once almost to succumbed to "the seduction of inadequacy."
It may have been discreetly included in Lupita's speech, but the seduction of inadequacy, as Lupita so eloquently put it, may indeed be shadow that looms over and darkens the lives of many. It is a strange truth that people can be comforted by their state/circumstances, even if it is not making them happy. A bubble that people are terrified to leave,although they'd never quite admit it. Even to themselves. Take a look around ... The man on his way home from the soul destroying nine to five that comfortably pays the bills ... The same guy on the way to the pub ... The bad habits that get you through the day ... The (nowadays almost inevitable) transition from school to college ... The list goes on and on. What's funny, but more frightening really, is that often we can't even see it. People are so engrossed in this so called 'seduction', that they believe it's just how things are meant to be, almost as if they've been born into a certain life. How wrong they are. Over two days I asked ten people the same questions: Do you wake up each day excited for the day ahead? Do you wake up each day with a plan to work towards the future that you dream of? The answers I got confirmed my theory on Lupitas quote. "I wake up because I have to." "I just get on with it." and even "I don't get up" Two girls told me they are very exited to be working on an exciting project at work. Thank God for that! To dream is not a luxury that only the rich can afford. never think that you're not good enough to have a dream no matter how big it is. Dare to Dream ..and the scary part-Dare to pursue it. Another award winning actor once infamously said- “The separation of talent and skill is one of the greatest misunderstood concepts for people who are trying to excel, who have dreams, who want to do things. Talent you have naturally. Skill is only developed by hours and hours and hours of beating on your craft." - Will Smith” Don't be seduced by inadequacy. If you must be seduced let it only be by the power of your dreams. Yasmin x
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