Stepping into Your Magic: Embracing Your Authentic Gifts
In a world that often feels unsafe to be our true, authentic selves, many of us have learned to hide away the most precious parts of who we are. We tuck our unique gifts, quirks and passions into a box, put on a protective persona, and hope that no one notices our hidden magic.
But as divine beings born from the creative force of the universe, we are here to express the good, the holy and the beautiful through our one-of-a-kind essence. We each have a constellation of natural talents and abilities that are meant to be shared in service of the world. When we hold back our light, we deprive ourselves and others of the joy and fulfillment that comes from living our purpose.
The invitation now is to courageously open the box where we've stashed our true self, and start letting it shine out. This can bring up fears of being "too much," getting hurt or persecuted for our magic, as many of us carry deep wounds from past experiences of being shamed or rejected for who we are.
Embracing our authentic expression requires moving through the grief of these wounds - feeling the pain that caused us to dim our light in the first place. By acknowledging the sadness, fear and even anger inside of us, we start to release the past and reclaim the freedom to be who we really are. One of the most powerful ways to do this is to use your own voice to release this stuck energy.
As we do this inner healing, we reconnect with the unshakable love and worthiness at our core. We see that the judgments and criticisms others project at us are not really about us - they are expressions of the other person's own fear and pain. With this understanding, we no longer need to shape ourselves to please people. We can stand in our true power and purpose.
This doesn't mean it will always be easy or that the whole world will celebrate the fullness of our being. But it does mean generating an inner safety that allows us to take the risk of authentic self-expression. The more we align our lives with our deepest joy and offerings, the more we become magnets for the relationships and opportunities that support our souls.
You have so many gifts to share. You have a unique role to play in this great cosmic dance of life. Your magic is needed. Each time one of us steps more fully into our light, we make the world a brighter place. We become way-showers and permission-givers, inspiring others to do the same.
Trust the whispers of your wise heart. Pay attention to what makes you come alive. Do more of what you love. Little by little, start showing up as the fullness of yourself. Sing your song. Paint your visions. Speak your truth. The world needs your particular brand of beautiful.
When we collectively embrace our authenticity and share our soul gifts, we create the more loving world we wish to live in. We see that there is a benevolent force always guiding us toward healing and wholeness - individually and collectively. We remember that we are held in a field of love and wisdom that wants us to shine.
It's time to open the treasure chest of your magic and generously share your gold. The universe will meet your courage with miracles.
I invite you to watch my full talk about this here, on my YouTube Channel.
Love, Joya