What Stops You From Speaking Your Truth

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Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen."  ~Winston Churchill            

I've shunned myself many times for having opinions about things and for using my voice especially when others weren't in agreement about what I had to say.  In fact, I've had others get down-right angry at me for expressing my feelings and opinions.

What I've realized is:  having opinions and using your voice in a world full of people who want you to conform is like trying to swim upstream.  It's hard and it takes a lot of strength and courage!

Feeling like you're swimming upstream is where I see so much resistance coming up for clients who know they are being called to teach and have something important to share with others.  

You most likely have a burning desire to express and realize your full potential and to create and share and influence in some way.  Yet, you may at the same time feel held back by something and aren't sure what that hold-back is. 

When it comes down to it, having holdback and resistance to moving forward on your creative dreams always boils down to fear and all its offshoots which include:   

1. Fear of Loss:   This is biggie of fears that all fears listed below stem from.  To learn more about fear of loss, click here.  
   
   
2. Fear of Disapproval & Rejection:   A strong need to be approved of by others will stop you every time because when you believe others hold your self-worth in their hands, you have given all your power to them.   This NEED to please and be approved by others is steeped in seeking your validation outside yourself. 
   
   
3. Fear of Shame & Humiliation:  The fear of being "found out" stems from feeling shame.  When it comes to shame, it's important to decipher what is your shame and what isn't.  Oftentimes sensitive, creative, intuitive, empathetic people who are born to give and create take on other people's "stuff" without realizing it.  To decipher if it's healthy or toxic shame, click here. 

The goal here is to help you become more aware of the false beliefs that are holding you back and to help you release those so you can illuminate more LIGHT on our planet.  Release the hold-backs and courageously shine.  We need what you have to say and share!