The Fear of Being Seen

My whole life, I had always been confronted with an overwhelming fear of being seen. There was a peculiar sense of security and comfort in keeping myself at a considerable distance from what I deeply desired. I believed that if I never got close enough, then I could never truly FAIL at anything. (makes perfect sense, right?) So I got really good at playing SMALL. Until I was finally sick and tired of settling for less than what I wanted in this lifetime that I have been so graciously blessed with. 

Didn’t take long before I realised just how BIG my appetite for life was. I was ravenous. Years of shrinking into insignificance had shown me that life is SO much juicier and bigger outside of my COMFORT ZONE, and it quickly became clear that I would never choose to trade my truth and desires for a false sense of security again.

I allowed my lust for life to guide me; it became the driving force behind my decisions and actions, leading me towards the dreams and visions that I had once believed were beyond my reach. There were obstacles to navigate, of course. I learnt how to sit with fear and unworthiness and how to hold my little girl instead of letting it overwhelm and debilitate me. I observed myself during moments of doubt and scarcity and practised choosing expansion and love over and over again. Every adversity, every failure, and every heartache carries with it the Seed of an equal or greater Opportunity. I grew stronger, more resilient, and more determined to pursue a life of my own sovereign creation.

As I continued to step into the spotlight, I discovered a sense of liberation, unlike anything I had ever experienced. Being seen was no longer a source of fear but a catalyst for growth and connection. I realised that when women become unafraid of their power, they become a SANCTUARY for other women. Freedom in me is freedom in you. Freedom in me is freedom in EVERYONE. 🦋

This journey has been one of the most transformative, challenging, and immensely rewarding, a resounding testament to the fact that the richest joys and most profound growth lie just beyond the edges of what we once perceived as safe.