Okay, so last week I told you all about my time at Alt Summit. I told about feeling full of purpose and finding more of myself on stage and feeling like ME. But I didn’t tell you everything. You see, being on stage is my safe place. I know it’s completely backwards compared to a lot of other people. I feel so self conscious and awkward and quirky when I’m just 1:1 with a stranger. Put me on a stage and suddenly I am at peace.
Haha, I love this, Austin! I feel like a total rock star when I'm teaching art classes, connecting with my students and having great conversations. Then my adult kids, who each live a state or two away, will come for a visit and either be giving me sh*t about not having any food in the house, or expecting to have to fend for themselves for 4 days. I am terrible at feeding people. 😬
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like a superstar when I am explaining grant writing/fund development. I feel very awkward doing line dances in public. I can mostly catch a beat, but I really have to think when I am doing anything besides the electric slide:).
I feel like a superstar when my bra and undies match, it’s been like that since college! But then I absolutely run into a doorknob and crash back to earth. Jesus must know that we would light this planet on FIRE if we were all confident, all the time!
That skirt was SO cute btw! Loved the sneakers with it too. When I stay calm and present when someone i care about needs to vent or tell me hard mees and just needs me to listen and not meet their freak-out energy level, I leave that conversation feeling like a superstar listener/friend, like dang I am peaceful AF (LOL!)...but on days when my purse strap gets caught on the door handle and yanks me back on the way to my car, then I spill coffee on my shoe and proceed to lose my sh**, well, that brings me down to earth really quick! Thanks for showing us the polished and the awkward ❤️
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I feel like a Rockstar when I'm doing crafts with my 2 and half year old cousin but I regularly bump into corners in my apartment when I'm not concentrating or in a hurry.
Austin I love all the details in your story. Thanks for being so transparent. I too am lazy about shaving my legs. It's a lot of work.
Greetings this Holy and Good Friday. I soar when teaching Bible before groups. Otherwise I am a bit awkward in public. I must rely on the scripts that I have learned to carry in my head.
Austin, what an amazing share. Thank you for giving voice to those of us maneuvering through the awkwardness. The older I get, the more comfortable I become with my awkward choreography through life. Letting go of expectations and attachments allows me to be present and mindful. It's truly beautiful. So glad to read that you have a creative outlet of comfort. Peace.
Thank you so much!! I also stopped shaving and now I’m feeling awkward about the summer and skirts and my leg hair. You are giving me courage!! I’m sooooo glad you shared that. Also I’m similar, when I’m teaching or giving a talk in front of people for work I’m chill. One on one or talking about non-work stuff I’m a total weirdo :) Feels good to know we are not alone.
Haha, I love this, Austin! I feel like a total rock star when I'm teaching art classes, connecting with my students and having great conversations. Then my adult kids, who each live a state or two away, will come for a visit and either be giving me sh*t about not having any food in the house, or expecting to have to fend for themselves for 4 days. I am terrible at feeding people. 😬
Thank you so much for sharing. I feel like a superstar when I am explaining grant writing/fund development. I feel very awkward doing line dances in public. I can mostly catch a beat, but I really have to think when I am doing anything besides the electric slide:).
I feel like a superstar when my bra and undies match, it’s been like that since college! But then I absolutely run into a doorknob and crash back to earth. Jesus must know that we would light this planet on FIRE if we were all confident, all the time!
That skirt was SO cute btw! Loved the sneakers with it too. When I stay calm and present when someone i care about needs to vent or tell me hard mees and just needs me to listen and not meet their freak-out energy level, I leave that conversation feeling like a superstar listener/friend, like dang I am peaceful AF (LOL!)...but on days when my purse strap gets caught on the door handle and yanks me back on the way to my car, then I spill coffee on my shoe and proceed to lose my sh**, well, that brings me down to earth really quick! Thanks for showing us the polished and the awkward ❤️
I feel like a Rockstar when I'm doing crafts with my 2 and half year old cousin but I regularly bump into corners in my apartment when I'm not concentrating or in a hurry.
Austin I love all the details in your story. Thanks for being so transparent. I too am lazy about shaving my legs. It's a lot of work.
Greetings this Holy and Good Friday. I soar when teaching Bible before groups. Otherwise I am a bit awkward in public. I must rely on the scripts that I have learned to carry in my head.
Austin, what an amazing share. Thank you for giving voice to those of us maneuvering through the awkwardness. The older I get, the more comfortable I become with my awkward choreography through life. Letting go of expectations and attachments allows me to be present and mindful. It's truly beautiful. So glad to read that you have a creative outlet of comfort. Peace.
Thank you so much!! I also stopped shaving and now I’m feeling awkward about the summer and skirts and my leg hair. You are giving me courage!! I’m sooooo glad you shared that. Also I’m similar, when I’m teaching or giving a talk in front of people for work I’m chill. One on one or talking about non-work stuff I’m a total weirdo :) Feels good to know we are not alone.