If you are constantly giving your power away, what exactly is left? Who is that person staring back at you in the mirror? Are you a person who is controlled, suppressed, and feeling unworthy?
When we let how others perceive us control us, we diminish ourselves into versions of a person seen by them. But the truth is, we are all unique and worthy of anything we set our minds to. We came here for a human experience to see what we are capable of. We didn’t come here to get pushed around, have our desires crushed, or be ridiculed. When we let others tell us who to be, we give up the chance to see exactly who we are and find our true purpose.
Many are lost, never finding their true identity—the person they were always meant to be. I was in my mid-forties when I realized that I was playing a part in this world that wasn’t me. I no longer wanted that role. I had chosen a role based on expectations, other people’s perceptions, and an embedded amount of belief systems that were running on autopilot. I was playing a role that was lifeless and empty. All that changed and I started the Return process, taking back authorship of my reality.
When we walk in our own truth, we encourage others to do the same. We inspire them to make that career change, to question that belief system, to start that passion project they have been putting off. We encourage them to shed the fear of being seen and finally embrace it.
A sheltered life is not a life at all if it brings misery and avoidance. How can anyone ever want to live a life where they are hidden away? I understand how easy it is to fall into that pattern—hoping it will go away, hoping it will all work out without making a conscious choice to change. I did it for a number of years. But remember: everything you are experiencing is created in your mind first. So, what’s running those thoughts? Who are you actually?
When limitations are imposed, we tend to shrink. But the fact is, we have endless possibilities. What drives that is simply your belief system. If you believe you are successful, then you are. You put into action a plan, and with firm and emotional ties to your beliefs, the universe brings to you all that is necessary to show that you in fact create your own reality.
You do not swing or doubt yourself at every person’s perception or judgment of what you are doing. Letting others place their fear-based limitations on you is not something to ever entertain.
It’s quite simple when you think about it. We always tend to complicate life, but in the end, when you see through the veil and remember who you are, you begin to move forward on purpose. You know exactly what you want, and you know how to achieve it.