I stayed quiet for so long that I began to lose sight of who I was. I lost my voice.
As I walked alongside the ocean, I allowed my senses to fully open up. I had to stop and get these thoughts out of my head and onto paper. For so long, I have been someone who lived in my head, but I’ve turned to writing because, for me, that’s where I can be seen and heard without judgment—where I can show up as my true, authentic self.
Writing has reintroduced me to my true self. It’s through writing that I better understand myself, breakthrough limits and beliefs, and challenge my mind. In this process, I’ve discovered that I do have a voice, and by putting pen to paper, I can connect with my soul before sharing my voice with the world.
This is for anyone afraid to be seen or heard. I share this because I know what that feels like. Deep down, you feel like you have something to say, but you don’t feel good enough, smart enough, or wise enough to share it. Please stop living in that “not good enough” story you’re telling yourself. You are capable, and your potential is limitless. When we hide, we also hide from ourselves, and it becomes harder to see our potential.
There’s something magical that happens when we get to know ourselves better. I used to be afraid to lean into the dark corners of my mind, fearing it would only bring more pain. But it was through exploring those dark corners that I began to challenge my beliefs, clear out that space, and let my light shine brighter and brighter.
Take the first step. Start writing for 10 minutes or more each day—let anything that comes to mind flow onto the page without overthinking it. After two weeks, reflect on the meaning behind your thoughts. Ask yourself: What meaning am I assigning to these thoughts? What would I like them to mean instead? Then consider: What actions or qualities will help me shift that meaning?
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