Victim or Vulnerable: The Power of Choice
Victim or vulnerable—which will it be? The Choice is yours, and knowing this is essential. Opting for the victim role relinquishes your power, unraveling your character. If you blame your calf for a lost victory, your don’t just become a victim; you confine yourself to a cycle of inadequacy, hindering your growth and responses to suboptimal situations. Haven’t you seen all the list of excuses Team Ropers give? Well its universal. Don’t let yourself off the hook because you don’t label as a Team Roper.
On the other hand, vulnerability is where your true strength resides. Yes, you can CHOOSE. You hold the reins to determine whether you surrender to victimhood.
When we gravitate towards victimhood, assigning blame to calf, horse, ground, circumstances, we shroud ourselves in excuses. Sounds like we are being productive but your not, your making it ok to be a victim. This shields us from acknowledging our innate power to potential action in the moment, the ability to react to a calf, or a horse change, horrible ground, or any number of circumstances. The uncomfortable emotions become a haven; we act erratically, defensively, or offensively to evade negative feelings tied to subpar performances or external pressures. Haven’t you seen a girl through her rope in the air because of not reacting well, then blaming the calf or any number of excuses. Your emotions override your skills and the excuses begin.
However, embracing vulnerability ignites courage and curiosity. It recognizing that nerves are natural, challenges are formidable and stepping in the arena test your skills. You permit others’ opinions with out internal turmoil. Nervousness and stress coexist with your determination, becoming part of the challenge of being 2.0 or less when you know your head at a rodeo or roping. Ironically, vulnerability safeguards our strength's - this fact is both counterintuitive and undeniable.
Being a victim does’t equal to weakness; it’s merely a mental loop. The thoughts circle back again and again. “I’m not good enough” “Others have something I don’t” I can’t figure out why I can’t win” ETC, ETC. This mentality spans a need for a villain and often times we point at ourselves so we get hard and push harder and try harder but continue to get the same results proving to us that we are a victim. Until we get a grasp on what is causing this victim mentality, (Our thoughts) we will continue to create the same results. Recognizing shared humanity- the person next to you has a similar story they tell their selves. The bible is full of examples of people navigating these roles a timeless testament to our shared struggles. We do not have to put others on a super human pedestal. This only leaves us hurt and delusional.
Vulnerability stems form acknowledging your inherent worth and completeness. Your perfect and worthy. This is how you were created, and there is nothing you can do about that. You came in to this world that way.
Contemplate this: You don’t get to decide if you’re enough; that’s already settled. Your presence affirms it. The peak of vulnerability surfaces the you embrace your feeling unashamed, assuming full accountability for your emotions. This is where profound self- connection blooms. Its’s the equation where you best performances materialize- the true magic of being open and vulnerable comes alive. This is where 85% of contestants don’t give recognition to and leave out of their performance.
Ready to shed the victim mentality and embrace your inner strength? As a coach speckling in taking your roping to the next level, I am here to guide you with ease and confidence. Together, we’ll navigate the shift from victimhood to vulnerability, unlocking your true potential. Don’t let self-limiting beliefs hold you back- reach out today and take the first step toward lasting transformation. Your path to taking your roping next level starts here.
