Why are you dimming your OWN light?
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- Опубліковано 20 сер 2024
- In this episode, here are the 5 keys you'll take away:
1. Recognizing your own unique light: Every single person has a light within them. Discovering and embracing that light is the first step towards unleashing your full potential.
2. Overcoming the fear of judgment: Learn how to navigate through the opinions and expectations of others, and break free from the limitations they impose on you.
3. Embracing your talents and passions: I want to encourage you to fully utilize your gifts and not hold back because of what others may think. Your skills and abilities are meant to be shared with the world.
4. Stepping out of your comfort zone: Challenge yourself to step outside the familiar and explore new opportunities that stretch your boundaries. Break free from the monotony and embrace a life of growth and fulfillment.
5. Releasing the need for approval: Stop relying on external validation and trust in your own instincts and abilities. Embrace who you truly are and let your light shine unapologetically.
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Trying to navigate and let go of the past. That’s what’s holding me back.
It’s going to be a journey for sure…. But you deserve to operate in your own god given gift and talents. ❤️
Amen
Not saying this is good but I’m glad to know I’m not alone struggling with this feeling too
Me too.🩵🙏🏻
I’m in the exact same boat
It all boils down to acceptance. Especially if no one actually accepted you flaws and all. 🙏🏼 I think it stems from family members being so judgemental or abusive in your childhood
Absolutely
Truth… Definitely family being judgmental
I think too when we don’t accept our true selfs it’s can be due to us not accepting our selves initially.. seeking outwards and pleasing and molding and conturing we all do well let me refer to myself I’m work on it being my true self yes compromising to an extent however if being me bothers you it’s a flag for me 🤷♀️
This has been my experience and I refuse to hide, it doesn’t serve me
My whole life i used to be so hard on my self. I didn't know my light then. Two months ago i started therapy and began asking myself "Whom am I". At first i had no answer to this question. I was afraid of being judged always. But i am slowly discovering myself. People don't define me. I am learning to put myself first❤. Thank you for the words❤
Goodness!!!!!! It is indeed a journey. One that is not easy to navigate and full of whys and self doubt indeed. I thank you so much for sharing! I hope each and every person finds that light that can burn bright and endure.
I love this for you, I am just now starting therapy, i also have been sooo hard on myself for years. Im happy i found this community and that i stumbled upon this video. We got this , sending my love
I’ve held back my light, hid talents , acted poor because I didn’t want those around me to be jealous or feel small.
I was chastised as a young girl for being complimented alot on my gifts and my smile. When my sister came along and the same did nit happen for her, my mom took offense. So I began to humble and dim myself as to not receive criticism for it from my mother. Learning to be me still at 53.
When God sends you soft reminders ✨✨✨✨
Wow this is such a timely conversation Lisa. I realized that the people I have been trying to impress with too much modesty were actually waiting for me to step in my greatness and inspire them. I am now fearless and living my purpose according to God's Plan. If you are reading this, trust God for your Guidance and move with Courage. He is the Creator of everything, more Powerful and Loving than you could ever imagine. Being my truest self has become the only source of true satisfaction even when I have to disappoint some people.
Yesss!!!!!!! ☀️✨❤️
I was part of a friend group like this for almost 2 years. I often felt crappy when I would spend time with them. God recently removed them from my life and I couldn’t be more grateful. They were not the best friends for me and to me and they way God removed them proved that to me. I am tired of dimming my light out of fear that I am not good enough. I am tired of befriending and surrounding myself with people who don’t bring me up who don’t want my light to shine brighter
I’ve dimmed my light for years because I’ve always been different from family, friends even my Church peers. I’ve operated and moved in the way God has created me to be!
It makes people uncomfortable because I haven’t always colored inside their lines or followed man made rules. I have Loved the unloved and protected those that needed protection.
Thank you keep doing what you do! ❤
All of the above are holding me back. It’s me. It’s fear. It’s the past. It’s not knowing and lacking in faith.
Listening to you is like talking to that one real ass friend who holds you accountable but your tone and delivery is what makes it hit. Usually people try to have these conversations but they come off judgmental.
I usually listen via podcast but I enjoyed this.
Thank you so much sis!!! I’m not here to judge..we all are living and trying to navigate as best as possible
This is a wonderful video and topic. I have learned to stay away from family members and people who try to down play anything that I do in life. When you know you are out here breaking generational curses people will try to pull at your leg. Be great my people
What has been holding me back for a long time is definitely the fear of rejection from people if I step out of the box. When I now, from this day forward step out of the box, I will not care, neither reject my light. I am high value and good enough just the way I am. and so are all of you who sees this.❤ and much love to you Lisa Marie, you are amazing and such an inspiration! Love you so much!❤
And when you step outside if it…. Oooohhhh goodness!!!!!! I hope I get to witness it sis!!!!! ❤️✨
That fear of judgment holds me back so much.
This is awesome! I have learned to move forward and accomplish that which I set out to do. Is it difficult? Yes it is! Do I need acceptance or understanding from anyone? No. Absolutely not! I have learned to be myself, do my best and observe others. God will always show you the angels in you life and the wolves in sheep's clothing. It's up to me to know who is in my corner. I shouldn't have to change for anyone unless it helps my light towards others. Thank you beautiful lady❤
I loooooove this!!!! This is a word!!! Thank you so much for this awesome input!
I think for me coach, it’s just the spirit of Fear; there’s this social anxiety that I feel when I’m around people and being feared by the opinion of others what they think about me due to past times within my childhood traumas that my parents called; being verbally and physically abused is not fun😂 but I am getting over it and In my healing Stage🫶🏾🫶🏾and thank to you❤❤❤❤
How are you getting over the spirit of fear and anxiety? I can't seem to go past it in everything I do.
@@lizzybeth428 everyone is different and we all cope differently; with me I find comfort in journaling, exercising (eg:walks on the park ), playing ball, cooking and of course prayer/meditation….. studying God’s word is one way I escape from anxiety and depression; it gives me a sense of satisfying peace. That’s how I’m learning growing healing and maturing ; those are my coping mechanisms….. like I said we all are different and special In our own way; what works for me MAY/MAY NOT work for you. Give it a shot tho🫶🏾see what best comforts you
Many times we create scenarios in our heads based on what we THINK people are thinking and saying. We eventually become our own enemy… this is what happens when trauma from childhood makes us feel we aren’t enough.
@@SeasonedDialogue that too🥲
I do know my greatness! I know my light ! I know my purpose ! I need help to navigate how to show up ! I will definitely reflect on your 3 steps !! Appreciate your light Queen !! You sure bring the vibes !
Absolutely keep it going!!!!! You got this! Sometimes WE get in our own way
The question of *why* are we dimming our light is layered & I appreciate that. I've also been asking, *when* did I learn to do this and *where* ? Unpacking those answers has been a journey, yet for me, it boils down to safety. When I feel safe, seen, and appreciated, my light shines. ✨️ Now, it's time to make that the rule and not the exception.
I love this!!!!! Safety is also a component to this! Thank you for adding this.
I am so grateful for finding your channel. Whenever I watch you I feel so light and motivated. I am holding myself back due to fear and self-doubt
Awwww thank you
I ran across your channel and I know it was God! I want to Thank you for being your Awesome self, Beautiful and Wonderfully Made🙏🏽
My struggle is knowing how to navigate and finding my potential. I am grown but its difficult to find what is my God given gift. I love your content btw. Please pray for me.
I feel the same way although I know I'm smart but lost me😢
I appreciate your calming voice tone instead of all of the unnecessary attitudes, and aggressive tones.
Goodness… so welcome 💫
Your channel popped up, and that was a blessing to me. Sometimes we absolutely have to show up for ourselves. Our light dims other people's foolishness, and that's not our fault.Blessings!
Found you today❤
You are light and i love you for sharing.
It resonates with me and i love how calm and relaxing your voice is..
That's a good talk. Thanks, Lisa. Most definitely I am holding myself back because I fear failing hard, which will affect my wife & kids.
Let’s talk about this! Do you think the failure will trickle down and cause instability in the family dynamic??? Thank you for showing up in this conversation… men are so vital in conversations such as these!
@@SeasonedDialogue It might trickle down especially financially
I dim my light because of other’s jealousy and insecurities. I can FEEL one’s envy for me if that’s the energy they’re giving off and it’s suffocating. LITERALLY… I’m gifted…I’m a Healer and God has shown me this in so many ways. It’s up to me to walk in it now and not be ashamed nor apologetic because, truth be told, this gift is HEAVY and not for the weak… I thank God for placing you in the lives of so many. He’s INTENTIONAL so I KNOW I was led to be a part of your village…I pray your protection because your platform is my therapy. You NEVER miss and I feel as if you are directly talking to me. Grateful.. Thank you for your growth and as a result of it you are helping with mine..🙏🏽
My family, the more I grow the lonelier it feels. The negativity and so yes , I dim myself to not push them away. Staying humble
What's holding me back: myself, fear, people.
I was just talking to myself earlier about this and I rain across this video while watching one of your shorts. This is just amazing.. you have that unbothered spirit. Peace rather. Thank u
Myself and embracing and truly believing what He is showing me about me.
It me holding myself back for fear that ppl won’t appreciate or want what I teach. I am gifted and talented and I love what I do .
I don’t have to dim my light now. When amongst others, or when given the choice of aligning myself with others that are riding low, I get to be amongst them by listening. Keeping my light on. My light is love. God gave it to me. Withholding? It’s time to live. Let love into my fear, terror, resentments, self pity, dishonesty and self centeredness. Not by my will but through surrendering. Life is good. I’m grateful that I got into enough pain to break through, to the other side.🙏🏾🕊
I am holding myself back. Not sure what it is that I fear, but I know that I am in my own way.
What's holding me back: myself and many times, I just don't know how to take the steps to move forward and break forth.
That’s honest!!!!!
I find these points to be SO CORRECT. Some people shy away from you when you SHINE, I have experienced this. I no longer find time for these people. I admire and promote those who display their GIFTS. Mutual admiration Society. Thank you Sister Lisa Marie, you're THE BEST!!!
This spoke to me "Everybody got a light! Thanks
Absolutely!!!!!
Thank you for this video! I identity myself so much with your way of thinking. I am struggling to overcome the shyness of an entire life basically due to bullying and toxic family members. Even loving to do many things, I feel stuck and weak, and I was always looking for people's approval to make my personal decisions. Now I am praying a lot for myself and watching videos like yours to encourage me. I cannot get into my 30s like this. I will let my light shine bright!!
I have noticed growing up, its hard for me to dim my light it is naturally bright. However, the times I embrace it, I feel whole, but I also see how uncomfortable I make people around me feel. My sister would often tell me that I was too much, or that I seemed fake. My light shines brightest when I help others, that is my calling, I can tell. But when my sisters remarks cross my mind, I question my authenticity, my genuineness. So I tone myself down and do good, but say nothing about it. That is how I have lived most of my life, and its hard. I'm tearing up just writing this. At work and school (going for my masters) I feel the same energy, that I can be too much and I don't know what to make of it. =(
Thank you for your kinds words from the heart
This just made me cry, literally! I’ve always dimmed my light so everyone else can shine. Ppl have often told me to shine bc I have a lot of light to offer. Man oh man.
I have a Playlist called 'listen' for my daily walks. But when I happened to catch the first minute of you, I saw your shimmy and your shine...i had to watch you on my tv. Why should my ears have all the fun?
What's holding me back? THE DRAMA! I am not ego driven competitive or vain. Thank GOD in heaven...because it seems to me those are the people who can't stand anyone else's light. I spend too much time alone. I know that. But when the alternative is some kind of FRENEMY, I prefer my own company...thank you very much. The silver lining is that self caring has distilled my better qualities to a higher level. But loneliness is no joke. I'm still looking for my tribe...
I feel it may be the connection or wanting to have a connection with someone or something in the enviornment the validates or ensures us we are not alone or maybe even encourages us to move in the direction we vibrating towards.
May even be the vibration surrounding oneself that hinders our expression of self in front of others. It seems we have to fight the powers to just be expressive which feels exhausting in itself!
Previously, it was a mixture of myself and people. I wanted so bad to keep them in my life, but when I realized that they were not contributing to my growth as a person (which is already hard in itself) I knew it would be in both of our interest to let them go. Since doing so I feel a better sense of myself and my higher calling and even more confident to go after it, and grow into the woman God created me to be authentically and unapologetic. Thank you for sharing!
This is so good…. And REAL!!!! Honesty in realization to set you free🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
I appreciate your gentleness. I think for me I humbled myself because I don’t want to come from a place of ego. I have operated in that time before where it caused me to be nonchalant and careless about what people thought about me when in return now that I am mother I try to be humble in a way where God can use me and not come off a certain way. Now, every and a blue moon. If pushed I will unhumble myself and turn my light on high for them to know I am the apple of Gods eye and if you think you getting by your not because everything in the dark comes to light. This was a every good episode, fulfilling. ❤
I definitely appreciate the humbleness in every aspect of people. But I also know that believing that we all have something magnificent doesn’t require for it to be hidden or covered because God truly gave it for us to have. Some people humble themselves so much that they humble themselves out of opportunities by not taking the lead in something given OR not believing what other people are pouring into them. Those who consciously stay humble also can appear less qualified than those who are confident in their path, position, assignment, and their gifts. It’s a very hard line when we think about it. No one wants to show up pretentious and arrogant…. We can still exude humility and also be a great light. Thank you so listening ❤️❤️❤️
This is what I needed to hear, humbleness and humility has been my theme since I been pregnant with my second child. I pray I can take this gem and use to it to ignite my fire ❤
OMG! You have me in tears. Speak Queen! Thank you! I feel so much better that someone gets me. Over the years, I experienced everything you've said. I hurt from it, but I keep pushing in my Gifts as an Indie Authoress and Poetess. God's strength in me help keep my light sparkling. I had to withdraw from everyone who tried and still try to dim my light. I refuse to allow my Authenticity be altered no matter the outcome. You are nailing it. Much Love to you ❤
I have been struggling with this for a very long time and I realised several months ago at age 54 that it has to change. Thank you. The right message at the right time. ❤🔥🙏
Narcissist in my life are holding me back. One is my mom and the other my children's father. I'm breaking free from their judgments NOW!!
Good for you!!!! Live YOUR best life!
So much you have sid resonates with me and reading these comments I realize how much of us struggle with finding who we are in christ not in this world.Afraid to find or cultivate our talents and gifts suffering from imposter syndrome.But ladies . I say this let u take our lamps from under the bed and let it shine.For he has not given us a spirit of fear.May we heal and do so gracefully with love❤.
🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️❤️❤️ yes
Thank you for this video ❤there are people that I couldn't be myself when I was around them .but now I'm becoming a different person and I love were God is taking me .I'm going to be myself no matter who's around ❤❤
"You already know your greatness." I appreciate your talents with words, Lisa Marie and your voice is always so soothing. I used to do exactly what you're describing with family and people I thought were friends, until this summer I did a lot of reflection. I recently went against my grad school supervisor and submitted a brilliant research paper that was grand while staying within the word count. My talents are often complimented but I used to dim them. Now I embrace them. Btw idk if you heard this song but re: on not being humble listen to Jericho by Iniko. It feels like a great track to listen to after your video 😊
This! Going against what people feel they know about you is HUGE! I’m so glad you planted your feet firmly and decided to show up for yourself and submit your paper in spite of what your grad supervisor initially felt. When we show up as our best self, the best surely comes FOR us. I’m definitely going to listen to this song. Thank you so much for the recommendation as well❤❤
@@SeasonedDialogue Perfectly said!! Showing up for us is the best thing we can do for ourselves. You have such a way with words Lisa Marie. May you keep shining bright! And no problem, I hope you enjoy the song! ❤️
Powerful words which I can receive so easily today, compared to if I listened a few months go.
Since enhancing my meditative practice by speaking to my inner child, I realise she is a ball of light who loves and cares for all, and is unapologetic (because she is unaware and living her truth) of how bright she is. Anytime she touches someone they glow (this is all in my meditation).
So my reality has shifted and I’m embracing my light and keeping it on 💯 because that’s who I am, and I hope to encourage others to do the same, through example of my life, because we are ALL meant to shine in our own way.
Big love Sis! I LOVE your work
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I have been on this self journey for the last 5 years and it has been renewing at each level. It has not been easy but living in my truth has been freeing and true. So, anyone is on that journey its hard but so worth it.
I have held myself back for so long because people conditioned me to…as a child I was told even by my mother “ stop sticking your chest out “, “you think you cute” and my sister “why do you eat your chips like that?! So dainty like 🙄”
People I called friends, “why you strut like that” “you think you’re better than others “ and sadly even teachers when I showed my intelligence in class too often I guess “show off”…yea, I learned from many others that I needed to be more humble and that being myself was just “too much”
But nah, I know, I’m magical af and I love you even if you ain’t rocking with me like that 😘😆 it’s time for me to really be ME unapologetically 💕 thanks for the video sis 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Very insightful and uplifting words! ❤❤
I'm holding myself back. Beliefs from my past is very loud when I try stepping outside the box.
It’s like navigating life and myself holding me back
People sabotage authenticity. I'm done with social media and with people in general. They don't deserve the energy.
Family is holding me back. Afraid to shine. Don’t want anyone to feel a certain kinda way
This is exactly what I am experiencing in my friend group right now and exactly what I needed to hear. Thank you 🙏🏽
I'm trying my best to navigate
Some days I'm not so clear on what to do but I try my best to honor myself and show up as my authentic self
Some days I struggle a little which holds me down for a minute
Thank You Queen for your Wisdom and Enlightened Connection. You're Greatly Appreciated. Blessings to you.
i resonate so much with this video and also the people who are commenting, Im happy i found this video, i am a new subscriber. Im starting therapy this coming Tuesday, and I am looking forward to it. I truly want to grow and learn to truly love myself and stop relying on others for it.
I'm differently trying to navigate to my greatness without fear but just in a different way ❤ thanks for the wisdom
For Myself, it was all three. Fear, Family, and listening to other people. Then I stepped into something beautiful, loving, caring, and wonderful. All of that pot of greatness I stepped into is me. I stepped into loving myself and realized all of the love that had been surrounding me. I realized many were waiting for me to arrive. Get ready world because I am coming to shine my light. Peace and blessings, everyone!
My goodness. I loved this! Thank you. I hold myself back. I let people hold me back as well
Wow... ❤❤❤❤
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I’m struggling with how to navigate getting out what is inside of me. It’s way easier right now to play the game than to take a chance on me. I’ve never confessed that and it’s both sad to hear but refreshing.
Maybe what I have to say will help one person and it’s enough. Maybe I won’t be rich but my worth increases because I’ve given to the world what was given to me.
"The thing that he has given you, is to be utilized for your own good", resonates profoundly!
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That's why I hit all those buttons to keep these vibes going and to beyond❤ And I loved that little shimmy you did😂 I'll have to try that before I start my day.
I love everything you have to say,You r like our modern day Maya Angelou,Even better,I hope you get your flowers Girl
I needed to really hear this.
- Myself
- Trying to navigate life.
Life is super hard and trying to find balance, learn who I am & etc..
Life is so very challenging! But I also feel we have the tools to get to the best place!
For so long in my life I had always been such a bright and star studded version of myself because that's how I had grown to be to get over the adversity I faced. It wasn't until I became sick and had so much time to sit idly while being consumed in my own darkness that I started to dim my own light. I started to question myself and over identity with this darkness and now it's left a dark cloud over me. I had faith that I can become as great if not greater than I once was, I'm just not sure what that journey looks like and how to embark on it.
You have a lovely manner. Thank you for not molding into a commoner
Thank you so much goddess!🙏🏾😇✊🏾
Your voice, though 🤩 You honestly are shining in this space!
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
The response to my light in that it invites attacks, jealousy, oppression and unhealthy competition from others. The saddest latest experience is which my church mentor such that I’m contemplating leaving the disciple relationship. I find that I’m oppressed and when I show up at the top of my game she leads the pack In mocking and trivialising my achievements
It’s been tough to navigate who and what is for me. Eye have been letting go of many people and now some of my family eye realize eye have to let go too. Cheers to growth and to loving and embracing what god has given me 💜 surrounding my self with my own energy for now because eye no longer desire to look around to see who’s showing up as bright as they can. Eye now am showing up as my own energy bright as ever because that’s who eye am bright light 😁😁🌻
New to your channel. Love this podcast already and this is my third video. Keep shining, being the light and doing God's work. 🙏
LOVE 🙏🙏🙏
Is it weird that I don’t know who/what my authentic self is? 🥺
Many people don’t and sometimes that comes with growth. We grow into who we are by recognizing what we love, how we live, and what makes us feel full and fulfilled.
Regardless what ppl may blame it on. Nothin else is the blame but ourselves. Anything outside of us we let it in, even our thoughts
❤❤❤ Thank you for this beautiful message ❤❤❤ For me... I feel I'm a little stuck in trying to identify and build the confidence with all that I'm capable of doing. The gifts that I'm blessed with... I do humble myself to not appear that I'm better than the next person. Past experiences had me where I've faced being looked at uncomfortably because of what I can do and that energy trying to make me look like I'm trying to outshine those around me. I also had to suffer because of the light I consume ... it uplifts the room and the enemy don't like it. So that becomes a battle that I end up fighting alone. I know God sees me through it, it just gets so overwhelming when it happens again. So, I've been staying to myself and just expressing myself using one of my talents to speak to myself through it. Keeping that fire to burn as I still try to wait on HIM to direct my path and open the door for the resources to be the stepping stools.
I love this as well! I feel like what god gives us comes easy to us…. But even in it… people can find it off putting or they may question what it is that we have.
When I say let your light shine bright… I simply mean stay in it… stay in that place that is filled with confidence and personal agreeable with self
@@SeasonedDialogue thank you for the encouragement 🙏🏾 🌹
Beautiful spirit❤❤❤
Thank you for the messages! LOVE from South Africa!
I am unlimited I have done the internal work. My advice to anyone is to respond peacefully to external influences also to push yourself ,get out of your head and take actions this move disproves past programs and outdated conclusions from the past experiences. My life and all life is in the present and that is where anyone can find the freedom to define oneself ,past storylines we have created or what is feed to us will be dissolved. We are all great we simple need to step into our brand of greatness.J
Yes! I love this message!
You are absolutely radiant Lisa 😍 thank you for this message, this was everything I needed to hear at this moment in my life ✨
Awww thank you soooo much! And you’re welcome
I just love love love you’re content queen!!!
Thank you! I’m experiencing this with family. (People). I know I have that light and I’m wired differently and they know it. It’s me that dims the light when I interact with them. I have nice things but being around them I sense the jealousy/envy. So I drive the older vehicle just to keep them from looking at me with envy. It’s quite uncomfortable to say the least.
This video forces me to “rethink the way I think I am”. I hear ppl say it all the time forget what others think or say but at times it’s easier said than done
Thanks again for another thought provoking video❤🙏🏽
You’re so welcome
You're a refreshing reflection of self ✨✨🤟🏽🤟🏽🍃🍃
Wow, so much confirmation and power in this video. Get out of the box!!!!❤
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What’s holding me back? Myself and I’m unsure of how to navigate this process to unfolding my true self. Came across your channel this morning and I am so full of gratitude that you are sharing this valuable insight. I appreciate you for sharing your light 💡
Before i listen further,,i would like to say im staying because of that secy voice sister❤❤😊
I think for me, its that I've been so attacked for having it.... via spiritual warfare, and people who want to take from me...instead of just Appreciating and being inspired by my LIGHT
So understood ❤️❤️❤️
I just love you're energy ❤️
You're so right. I dimmed my light to make those around me comfortable. Enough is enough. Its time to shine regardless
This was so heavenly sent and on time. I have to put this on repeat daily until it clicks for me❤
Thank you for being present ❤️❤️❤️❤️
click, click, click...you go girl!!!
I feel you and I personally think it's all about having to fit in and look at the world around you. Nice topic it had me thinking all kinds of things but I sumd it to looking at the world around us
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video. I really needed to hear this. I am watching this video while doing my daily yoga/stretch before I go jogging (day 6) while also on my fruit fast (Day 3). For months I have been wanting to start jogging, I found someone who wanted to go jogging with me, but he kept making excuses when the time came around, so I realized I didn't want to wait around for others to do the things I WANT TO DO FOR MYSELF. That was epiphany #1. I also have been wanting to start eating more alkaline foods that fuel my mind, body, and soul, But my family has kept saying that I will get sick from not eating certain foods and etc. Just putting fear into me because I am choosing to do something out of normal and therefore in their eyes "I AM DOING TOO MUCH". When really I believe since I have went Plant Based/Vegan, I have been doing just enough for my well being and some more, Epiphany #2. So i'm saying all of this to say, what has been holding me back is my own fear of doing something that has never been done before. I truly believe that I am NOT crazy, JUST the 1st to do it. Thats all it is. I have been holding onto these expectations others have put on me to fit into this mold they created through their own perspective. But that isn't me. I am much bigger than that. My power and greatness exceeds that. There is no limit to what I can do for myself and the things I can accomplish, once I put my mind to it. My mission is bigger than most and thats why I work harder for the life I Truly desire. Everyday I show up for myself because It makes ME feel good. I do not do it to look cool, to make others feel comfortable, because I am living for DONNAYA & NOBODY ELSE. Everything that has happened to me in this lifetime and any other, has brought me to this moment, here right now. Proving to myself that I can have the dream life, by simply doing what feels good to me. So I am no longer dimming my own light, because my aura shines too bright to dim. I had to overcome these obstacles in my life, to believe in myself enough to radiate the confidence and light, to guide others to unlocking their own energy and love for themselves. This is why my mission is bigger than my own life. I do this for me everyday to inspire others to want to do it for themselves too.
I call it ‘shape shifting’….as it relates to myself…be it family, friends, intimate or work relationships…
People pleasing and childhood trauma if I turn the mirror on myself…
I don’t know why these self imposed cages/boxes appeal to me? Lord give me wings to spread and the confidence to embrace me.
Thank you for this 🙏🏽 This was such a timely message!!! Sadly, I’ve experienced this within my family and the church.
I've dimmed my light for other people. I always told people that I get in where I fit in. Now that I've chosen to move outside the box, my circle has gotten very small. I'm sad about that but I have to keep moving.
That smaller circle is actually the best sometimes
I let go of making other people comfortable by limiting and reducing myself, especially when I'm the one who's uncomfortable because I'm denying my truth!
Reframe! Thank you, queen! 🙏🏽🩷
So very welcome
I appreciate you. Thank you.... and yes, I'm changing that day by day.