The way we speak to ourselves matters. It shapes the way we see the world, and the way we see ourselves within it. Sometimes the destination that feels unreachable is only a gentle shift in our inner dialogue away. From "what ifs" that keep us bound in fear, to "even ifs" that carry us forward with courage. What if I fail? What if they don't like me? What if I get rejected? What if I let someone down? These are the murmurs of a mind trying to protect us, mistaking worth for perfection, confusing love with approval. But when we soften those doubts, when we tell ourselves, Even if I fail, I will try again. Even if they don't like me, I will still share my story. Even if I am rejected, I will keep searching for where I belong. That frees us from our mental captivity. And in that freedom, we discover perseverance, abundance, and the courage to keep walking anyway, to keep moving forward