I genuinely believe that self-empowerment comes through reflection, self-knowledge and utter bravery. The more I learn about myself, the more it gives me space to grow. And if I dare to look at my inner world with kindness, with Love, then I can truly uncover my innate feminine power and live from integrity.
It’s about making the choice to look, take appropriate action and commit to it. Always kindly and non-judgemental.
This takes courage!
Especially for us women, who, in this day and age, are often perceived as strong, independent and self-sufficient. Of course we are all of those things, and more, but we are also vulnerable. Sometimes we hurt. Sometimes we go through tremendous emotional pain.
This is a very natural part of healing and deserves just as much space as our lighter side. Room for our dark bits. Love for them. Kindness. Nurturing. Understanding…
I used to feel that my closest friends and family didn’t give me that. That I was expected to always be ‘the strong one’. That I was supposed to uphold the image they had of me. The image I had unintentionally created.
Well, I have learnt that it’s wonderful to have a warm circle of friends and family who see you, hear you, feel you and love you. But the good news is that we don’t NEED this external validation or acknowledgment. We can actually validate and acknowledge ourselves!
That was a big one for me. Years and years of looking for it outside of myself…
It took a lot of uncovering, recognizing, feeling through, healing… and then again. And again. But now I know. Now I rely on ME. I praise myself. Often! Without feeling resentful, victimized or lonely. I just feel strong enough to love myself.
I stand in my power.
Do you feel me? Do you ever feel that your circle doesn’t ‘allow’ you to grieve, to be soft, feminine, and be open about it? Do you feel understood in your pain? Seen? Do you feel love in your darkness? Do you feel that you are supposed to put on a brave face and power through?
Is it perhaps time to look inward and rely more on your beautiful self?
Let me know in the comments. I’m curious to read your stories.
Love always.
Stefanie, Xxx
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