Deserve Quote by Brooklyn James
““It's amazing how we push against things, things that in our depths we know we want, we know are good for us, yet we continue to deny ourselves with a conviction unmatched. Maybe we do it because we don't think we deserve that one true, good thing. Are we worthy? It's the most extraordinary thing, to embrace the life you never saw yourself living." -Harley LeBeau, The Boots My Mother Gave Me””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Boots My Mother Gave Me by Brooklyn James, 2023
We often resist what we truly need because of deep‑seated self‑doubt, fearing we are undeserving of happiness and fulfillment.
In simple terms: We deny ourselves good things due to feeling unworthy.
Challenge self‑doubt, accept deservingness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career decisions
- health goals
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What belief holds you back from embracing joy?
- How can you prove your worth to yourself?
Self‑sabotage can stem from trauma, making change hard.