Book one · source page 73
Insecurity
An emotion that arises from doubting your own worth or stability.
Why do I feel this way?
Insecurity surfaces when you question your value, your capabilities, or your place in the world.
It often grows from comparison, criticism, or old emotional wounds.
Insecurity is a call for self repair, not self attack.
How to change or channel it
- Focus on your efforts and growth, not just outcomes.
- Limit exposure to spaces that amplify comparison.
- Reaffirm your worth through small daily actions that reflect your true values.
- Treat insecurity as an invitation to strengthen your self trust.
A little more light
Living with this feeling
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Casey notices insecurity after an experience that is difficult to put into words. Instead of judging the feeling or forcing it away, Casey names what is present and chooses one supportive practice: focus on your efforts and growth, not just outcomes.. The feeling may still be there, but it is no longer the only voice directing the moment. Casey has created enough space to choose what comes next with greater care.
“I can acknowledge insecurity without letting it define every part of me. I can listen to what it may be showing me and choose one caring next step.”
What might insecurity be asking me to notice, protect, accept, express, or change today?
Where it can lead