on the courage to be myself

Our body has the ability to sense energy, and depending on how attentive we are, we may notice these signals more or less clearly. When something doesn’t resonate with your own energy, it can show up as restlessness, unease, or even changes in temperature. But when the energy is in harmony with you, it feels light, calm, and warm.

For a long time I tried to resist these sensations, as if they were something to fight against. Only recently did I understand that they are not my enemy, they are my inner guide. They point me toward what truly belongs to me and show me what doesn’t.

In the past I often explained away my discomfort by telling myself I was…