Meet the Confident....

 

Meet the Confident....

It is often said that the most beautiful thing you can wear throughout life is confidence. But to truly embody it, you must feel it, earn it, and most importantly, meet your inner confidence. When you search “how to be confident” online, you'll find countless techniques and terminologies. However, true confidence isn't something external it's a natural quality within each of us, waiting to be recognized and embraced. Think about a newborn child. By the age of 7 to 8 months, the child begins to crawl, using both hands and legs. Gradually, with the help of surrounding support like furniture or guiding hands the child starts to stand and walk. Despite falling many times, the child persists. This journey reflects the essence of self-confidence: learning through failure, supported by encouragement from parents and loved ones. The moment a child walks confidently, the next challenge is jumping. And yes, there may be falls again, but the child rises, reassured by the safety net of parental support. Parents are, in many ways, our first confidence coaches. They help us meet our confidence long before we understand its meaning. Yet, as we grow older, influenced by competition, comparison, jealousy, peer pressure, and the fast pace of modern life, we often drift away from that innate sense of self-belief. In this rapidly evolving world, it’s time to reconnect with that fearless inner child. It’s time to meet the confident version of ourselves again.

The best person to embody true confidence is none other than Lord Krishna. Even as a child, he demonstrated remarkable courage and clarity. Despite knowing that his own uncle, Kansa, intended to kill him, Krishna moved fearlessly through every phase of life. His legendary leelas were not just divine acts they were powerful lessons in living with unwavering self-belief and purpose. Krishna didn’t just walk confidently; he inspired confidence in everyone around him friends, family, and devotees. Whether it was facing monstrous demons like the venomous serpent Kaliya in the river, or standing tall against the wrath of Lord Indra's storm, he met every challenge head-on, without fear or hesitation. These acts were not just miracles they were messages of courage, teaching us that faith and inner strength can overcome any adversity. And his teachings didn’t stop there. Through the sacred verses of the Bhagavad Gita, Lord Krishna laid down the foundation of a confident, balanced, and purposeful life a timeless guide for all of us. In every chapter, he encourages us to rise above doubt, take responsibility for our actions, and face life with spiritual confidence. Have we truly paused to notice this divine design? Have we taken the time to meet the confident within ourselves, just as Krishna invites us to?

To truly meet our confident self, the first step is to believe in ourselves. Yesterday, I met an incredible woman whose journey left a deep impact on me. She is a mother of two children who are hearing-impaired. Despite all odds, she worked tirelessly to raise them with love, care, and confidence. Her son got married, but the relationship didn’t work out and ended in divorce. Her daughter, also hearing-impaired, later married a deaf partner and gave birth to a child who has now been diagnosed with autism. Though the child is hearing, he struggles to connect with society due to his condition. She looked at me with calm strength and said, “My whole life has been a journey of struggle first to make my children confident, and now, as long as I live, I want to support them in raising my grandchild. Just tell me, what should I do next?” I was truly amazed by her resilience, her unwavering confidence, and the positive energy she radiated. Life has tested her in so many ways, yet her spirit remains unshaken. Her story is a powerful reminder that confidence is not about perfection it’s about rising with strength, again and again, for the ones you love.

Many times, the greatest hurdles we face are the ones we unknowingly build around ourselves. Take, for instance, the journey of a woman who gets married and moves into a new family. She adapts, learns, and becomes a part of the household. Yet, in many traditions, she may be restricted to certain roles expected only to handle housework, care for children, and stay out of family decisions. In the past, such limitations might have stemmed from a lack of opportunities. But today, in a world that is rapidly evolving, women need to be aware, informed, and involved, especially for the sake of their children. How can a mother help her child meet confidence if she herself is denied the space to express her opinions, participate in decisions, or grow as an individual? Confidence begins at home. A mother who is heard, valued, and encouraged will pass on that same strength to her children. It’s time to break free from outdated walls and give every woman the opportunity to thrive because an empowered woman raises empowered children.

In earlier times, families were large seven or eight children growing up under one roof. Siblings supported one another, learned together, and built resilience through shared experiences. But today, with the rise of nuclear families and often only one or two children, parenting has become more focused and, at times, more intense. In many homes, the mother becomes the primary caregiver, with her entire attention centered on the child. If anything goes wrong, she feels solely responsible. But why should that be the case? Raising a confident child is a shared responsibility. In my 33 years of experience, especially while working with children with special needs, I’ve observed one powerful truth: when both parents are equally involved, the child grows with a stronger sense of security, self-worth, and confidence. They feel supported not just emotionally, but also through consistent actions and presence. Children thrive when they see their parents as a team working together, making decisions together, and showing up for them. That’s when they truly meet their confident selves and go on to do wonders in life.

Confidence is not something that appears overnight it is nurtured, shaped, and strengthened over time. Whether it’s a child taking their first steps or a teenager navigating school pressures, they all need a safe, encouraging environment to thrive. When children are heard, trusted, and given the freedom to try, fail, and try again, they begin to trust their own abilities. It's not about creating a perfect child but about creating a confident individual who believes in themselves despite imperfections.

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s important to recognize the crucial role mothers play in building confidence not just in their children, but often in the entire family. A mother who is encouraged, included, and supported becomes a source of immense strength. When she is given the freedom to express, to participate in decisions, and to grow as an individual, her children witness resilience and self-worth in action. And when fathers share the parenting journey as equals, children receive the best of both worlds a balanced, nurturing environment where confidence can flourish. This Mother's Day, let us not only celebrate mothers but also empower them, for a confident mother raises a confident generation.

In a world that often tries to measure us by external achievements, true confidence lies in embracing who we are and supporting those around us to do the same. Whether it’s the mother of a special child, a young bride finding her voice, or a child taking their first leap, confidence is already within us it just needs to be awakened. Let us learn from each other’s journeys, uplift one another, and make a conscious effort every day to meet the confident not just in others, but also within ourselves. We also salute all the courageous mothers who have raised brave soldiers who are ready to protect us and our nation with unwavering strength. Their confidence, sacrifice, and values are the foundation of our country’s future.