Dear Rising Soul,
Have you noticed that the moment you choose yourself, people often don’t understand? They might say, “You’ve changed,” or, “You’ve become hard.”
The truth is, when you start standing in your power, those who once relied on your compliance can feel unsettled. You are no longer a fictional character in their story, one they wrote to keep themselves comfortable. You’re the hero now, creating a story of your own making.
By now, you’ve lived enough life to know that others will characterize you at the level of their own wounds. It doesn’t matter who they believe you to be; your power lies in how you see yourself.
For too long, we’ve allowed the noise of others — their expectations, opinions, and projections — to seep into our inner world. But there comes a time when your soul says, enough. You step off their merry-go-round and choose your own path, one of peace, joy, and authenticity over approval.
Some will pull away because they can no longer control the version of you that stayed small to keep them comfortable. They may feel powerless because they can’t understand why you no longer show up the way you used to.
This choice to stand in your power can feel isolating and even frightening, but if we don’t defend our right to live wholly, freely, and authentically, who will?
Rising in your truth is not rebellion.
It’s you remembering your value.
Your happiness and well-being are not for sale.
Remember. Rise. Stand.
With love,
Naomi 🤍