Be authentic they said,
be yourself
everything will be fine
While I know that
being authentic is the key
loving myself is key
listening to that soft inner voice is important
that speaking my truth
uncovering my true voice
is important
I also know that
things won’t be sunshine and rainbows all day
I know because I have walked the path
I have known for a long time
where my heart wants to go
I have resisted, I have tried to fit in
tried to change into
someone that is easy to accept
easy to love because she’s making everyone happy
except herself
I know that when you really listen
the soft voice never stops,
it’s always there -whispering until
you’ll get to the point of no return
You have to express your truth
write your songs, to share your story and tools
shoot that video, to publish your book
use everything you’ve got
show up as you – no matter what
It’s not always easy
people will leave your orbit
it will hurt, but not speaking your truth
will hurt you more
you still doubt your talent
you may not always trust the path
That’s okay
That’s life
that’s being human
as long as you walk
step by step
as long as you throw
everything you have
into it
It takes courage
to create
in the presence of doubt and fear
but
as long as your heart is ready to jump
as long as you can write, sing, dance
there’s the voice inside whispering
there’s hope, always hope
You know there’s no going back
hiding is not an option
trying to please others – not any longer
You know deep down
you have to let it out
who or whatever it is
you know sometimes
you have to nudge and push
you also have to be gentle and kind
to yourself
Love yourself first
every part of you, even the darker ones
especially the dark ones
only when you are true to your heart
are you able to
attract what you want
get in to the flow
do the work
enjoy it because you love it
even when it feels hard
when you struggle to find the words
when you look for the perfect sound
when your skills seem not enough
when you feel like
it’s never going to fit together
That’s the point where you have to
love yourself enough
go all in – no back-doors
no hiding or sneaking out
Stop caring about what others think
never give up on your dreams
Because when you live your life
authentic, courageous, creative
you will inspire somebody else
to live that, too
so she will inspire the next person
until we all -that’s the vision –
give each other permission
to be who we truly are
embracing our destiny
Trusting that the Universe is
full of beauty
a field of possibilities
where the Tao is smiling
mycreativewings 