Who you are is truly beautiful. The real you. Who is that person? If you’re not sure who you really and truly are, then pay attention to what makes you feel excited, and come alive, and what satisfies your soul the most. These are clues to your unique identity.
You may have been terribly lied to. Someone, or some people may have seen the true you, and due to their lack of love, they did not have the capacity to appreciate you or give you their time. Despite how that felt for you, it is a reflection on their inner world and not yours.
But now what do you do? It seems incredibly scary to open up your heart and let your true self be seen again. Isn’t it easier to pretend to be someone else? Well no, not really. It’s a lot of work. It’s draining. And it’s not going to satisfy you, ever. Because to truly feel loved, you need to truly be known, and to truly be known, you need to be seen.
Yes, you will need discernment. Not everyone is a safe place. But there are people out there who have the capacity to truly love. These are good people for you to choose, as you move forward to letting yourself be seen for who you really are again.
Take courage.
Stephanie Balke 