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You will encounter some kinds of brains and you will be like “God create o” because damn it. Some people have two heads. There is nothing anyone will tell me. In fact, they have ten heads.

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A few days ago, I watched a video by Eric Gugua where he talked about the fear of asking people to make space for you. Omor, it felt like a personal attack because I am terrified of asking people to make space for me. I had even written about it. So today, I stepped out.

Yes o, madam “I don’t want to inconvenience anybody” asked not just one but two people to make space for her. First was in a crowded class. 

Normally, I would just stand if I could not find anywhere to sit. But this day, I wore audacity and asked someone to kindly make space for me and she did. It was not convenient for her, but she willingly shared with me because I dared to ask. Next, I met a group doing a task I wanted to participate in and yes, I asked to be included again.

For someone who has lived most of her life waiting for things to be handed to her, for opportunities to drop on her lap, stepping outside my comfort zone has given me a sharp wake up call to reality, fr.

Dearest reader, open your mouth. What is the worst that can happen? They say no? And so?

Now imagine the opportunities missed because you held on tightly to the fear of not getting the desired outcome.

@favvy_Okwans🖤.