While I was scripting this piece the other day, I let out a fart and the after effect ironically tied in with what I'm about to break down here haha – that simple act was going to alter every environment it traveled through. Its presence alone was changing the space around me. That's when it hit me: this is exactly the kind of unapologetic impact I want my entire read to have on my readers.
Despite your current self-esteem, we all have that dog inside us – that fearless, unfiltered version of ourselves that doesn't ask permission or seek approval. It's the part of you that walks into any situation and commands respect through pure presence alone. But somewhere along the way, most of us caged that energy, convinced ourselves it was too much, too bold, too... authentic.
I've learned that unleashing your inner dog isn't just about confidence – it's about survival. Especially as a being navigating this world of obstacles, you need 24/7 access to that primal energy that overcomes obstacles and harnesses situations to your advantage. When life throws variables at you – fear, doubt, other people's opinions, past failures – your inner dog eliminates all of that noise and gives you direct access to handle whatever needs handling.
Think about every time you've backed down from a challenge or played it small. Those were the moments you chose safety over authenticity, comfort over growth. But your inner dog? It doesn't negotiate with limitations. It sees a situation that needs conquering and attacks it head-on with the kind of raw determination that separates winners from wishful thinkers.
This isn't about being reckless or disrespectful – it's about being so authentically powerful that your mere presence shifts the energy in every room you enter. When you're fully aligned with that dog energy, you stop making excuses and start making moves. You stop seeking validation and start validating yourself through action.
The world is full of people tiptoeing through life, afraid to ruffle feathers or make waves. While they're playing it safe, your unleashed presence should be out there claiming territory and taking what's yours.
Now as a foreigner I constantly feel the need to tap into this authentic energy merely cause of my lack of dependacy to make the most of my situation here. If you ever wondered what advantage people from outside/foreign places have over you, wonder no more - they don't rely on a fancy education nor decorated English like us. It's purely just DOG!
So stop being your own best-kept secret. The dog in you isn't waiting for permission – it's waiting for you to stop holding it back.
- GRRR!!
Khabazela.
