For when it’s hard to trust yourself…

Have you ever had the experience of wishing you had listened to yourself when you chose to do the thing you felt like you shouldn't because there was just something that didn't feel right? I am right there with you! So often we will have a gut feeling, a physical sensation, sometimes we're out right physically sick, yet we still don't trust the feeling or the thought that's pulling us away from participating in something that isn't the best for us.

I know that for some of you self-doubt is like a heavy cloud that seems to hang over you everywhere you go.

Often times, if we weren't taught to stay connected to our inner-song, if our inner-experience wasn't understood, soothed, or contained it is a difficult feat to overcome questioning ourselves, to silence the self-sabotaging voice.

If doubt and distrust of self seem to plague you, take a moment to breathe.

Start by slowing down your breath and paying attention. Where is the hesitation coming from? Does the uncertainty feel safer than trusting yourself? Beloved, I'm here to say that you can trust your heart. Your feelings and thoughts are there for a reason; and believe it or not, this is your wisdom calling to you. Also, don't try to revive this part of your heart alone. Seek out a competent therapist or spiritual director that can wipe the thick dust of fear and doubt from your heart so that you can listen to the authentic you. Eventually, you'll develop the muscle to live and act in trust of yourself. PS...this is also how we become co-creators with the Divine. We can talk about that one in another post! :)