Inse was a shy boy, who often felt insecure about himself. He was afraid to speak up in class or to make new friends, fearing rejection and judgment from others. His sister, Curity, on the other hand, was confident and always believed in herself.
One day, while walking to school, Inse stumbled upon a group of kids laughing and talking loudly. He felt nervous and wanted to hide, but Curity encouraged him to take a deep breath and face his fears. “Remember, Inse, the voice of insecurity is just a part of you. It doesn’t define who you are,” she said.
Inse tried to ignore the negative voice in his head and focused on Curity’s words. He took a step forward and introduced himself to the group. To his surprise, they welcomed him warmly and invited him to join in their conversation.
As they walked to school together, Inse began to open up and share his thoughts with Curity. He told her how he always felt like he didn’t fit in and how he struggled with self-acceptance. Curity listened attentively and reminded him that everyone has their own unique qualities and that’s what makes them special.
“Inse, the second transformation is about using the voice of insecurity as inspiration. Instead of letting it bring you down, try to learn from it. What is it telling you? How can you use it to become a better version of yourself?” she asked.
Inse pondered over her words and realized that his insecurity was telling him to be more confident and believe in himself. He began to practice positive affirmations and tell himself that he was worthy and capable.
One day, during recess, Inse saw a group of boys teasing a new kid who had just joined the class. He felt angry and wanted to lash out, but Curity reminded him of the third transformation – to let the voice of security guide him. “You can choose to be kind and compassionate, Inse. That’s what the voice of security is all about,” she said.
Inse took a deep breath and approached the new kid. He introduced himself and asked if he wanted to play together. To his surprise, the new kid smiled and accepted his offer. They had a great time playing and Inse felt proud of himself for standing up for what was right.
As the days passed, Inse’s confidence grew stronger, and he began to make more friends. He learned to accept himself for who he was and appreciated his unique qualities. Curity was proud of him and reminded him that the fifth transformation was about befriending the two inner voices. “Both the voice of insecurity and the voice of security are a part of you, Inse. You don’t have to choose one over the other. Learn to live with both and embrace the ups and downs of life,” she said.
Inse smiled and hugged his sister. He realized that he was no longer afraid of his insecurity, but instead, he saw it as a tool to help him grow and become a better person.
As they walked back home from school, Inse looked up at the sky and felt grateful for his sister’s guidance. He knew that he still had a lot to learn, but he was ready to face any challenge that came his way.
