Show Yourself
If you’re a mama, chances are over the holiday period you’ve taken your little people to see the movie Frozen 2. If you have daughters, you’ll probably be delighted that the story line doesn’t follow the typical princess meets prince living happily ever after formula. What delighted me even more was a key message that came through so strongly and is the title of one of the soundtrack songs, Show Yourself.
This resonated with me show much it brought me to tears. As for me personally, the last few years have really been about showing myself to the world, authentically and unapologetically. And it hasn’t been easy.
In a world that’s constantly placing layers onto our beautiful souls that act as covers for what’s truly underneath; incredible power, wisdom, courage and beauty, recognising what isn’t soul can sometimes be confusing. Becoming aware of false beliefs and programs we have unconsciously accepted, about ourselves and about the world, requires a deep level of awareness, compassion, bravery and forgiveness. As well as a trust in ourselves we’ve never been shown. But it’s the most rewarding journey we’ll ever undertake.
Forgetting about what we’ve been told, reconnecting back to the inner guidance of our spirit and allowing that part, the true part of ourselves to step forward and lead is what the world needs today. It’s what our children need from us. It’s what our partners and our friends need from us. It’s what society needs from us. And it’s what our own hearts are craving from us.
If you don’t know where to start and feel overwhelmed by it all, just start small. Start by making space to reconnect with yourself. Start by taking time to enjoy the quiet. Start by remembering with your entire being that looking after yourself is not selfish but an act of self love.
Start by making daily pockets of time spent getting to know yourself again. To reconnect to what’s underneath the many roles you play, the many labels and descriptions you’ve picked up since childhood and have convinced yourself is who you are. It’s not who you are. Who you are is what brings you joy. What makes your heart expand and covers your skin with goosebumps. It’s what moves you to tears in a way that feels euphoric and whole. It’s what you could spend hours doing and being if you were given the chance. It’s what reminds you of your infinite potential and limitless possibilities. It’s what connects you to all there is. And it’s what feels like home.
Get to know that part of you. Get to know that part so well that the rest falls away and there is no more confusion as to who you really are. Know yourself so well that no external opinion or expectation can pull you away from that connection. From what you know deep within you core.
If you’ve set goals or intentions for this new year, for this new decade, I ask you to add one more to that list. Or even just make this year aligned with these two words.
Show Yourself.
Your real self.
The world is dying to meet you!