Sometimes the thing holding us back is not a locked door. It is the thought that tells us we should not knock. That thought can be quiet. It may sound like, “Who do you think you are?” or “You’re not ready yet.” It may show up as tension in the chest, a swallowed sentence, a creative idea we keep in a notebook but never share. It may look like procrastination, but underneath, it is often fear asking for a softer place to land. The question, “What holds you back?” is not meant