How to connect to the truth in your heart
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Part of the reason so many accomplished women second-guess themselves (the topic I wrote about last week), and struggle when it comes to confidently speaking their truth, is that they are disconnected from their truth — their deep desires and beliefs.
Many have walled off their hearts.
Sometimes it’s out of fear. Sometimes it has not occurred to them to explore their deep desires, and a block has developed around their hearts. And sometimes they are living life at such a frantic pace that they have not made time for thoughtful reflection.
In any of these scenarios, the wall progressively gets taller and harder to penetrate.
Whether you relate to being disconnected from what you really want, or you lack true clarity about your beliefs, or (like so many great women) you know there is more in your heart to bring into the light, I invite you to take some action and see what happens.
How to start? Get curious!
Curiosity is powerful. When you embrace this mindset your heart will open up more easily and you will feel free to explore there.
Devoting just a few minutes a day for a week or two will reveal a lot.
As you pursue the exploration, you will make meaningful discoveries that will, in turn, make it easier to start speaking your truth.
Why not begin today?
Grab a journal and do some probing
Pick from the prompts on this list, or dive into each of them.
Explore your biggest dream. You know, the one that has been whispering (or maybe shouting?) to be heard.
Consider what your heart yearns to tell you. You may need to sit with this one a bit and simply ask your heart, “What do you want me to know?" followed by, “What else?” How deeply can you probe?
Ask yourself, if you were not afraid, what message would you find in the deep recesses of your heart. Also ask, if you were not afraid, what would you love to try or love to do?
Ask yourself what you truly want — in this moment (it could be a hot cup of cocoa, or taking a walk in the woods) and honor it. Even if it is something you cannot do right away, put a date on your calendar and do it.
Then, ask the bigger question about what you want: What do you want in your life? You might say more love, or a new job, or to travel, or peace of mind. Whatever shows up is great. Write all of it down.
Also ask yourself what you want to say. It may be something that you have held back on. It may be something you have not dared to say — ever, or to someone in particular.
Reflect on what emerges
You may be surprised at what shows up for you. If so, sit with the insights and see how they settle in your mind.
If truths about which you had awareness have been confirmed in your exploration, you will likely feel more sure and clear.
With the insights and clarity that come to light, it is also likely that you will feel more positively about (and maybe even eager about) speaking your truth in a bigger way, and with more confidence.
And if you still feel tentative about giving voice to or acting on those insights, that’s fine. This is a process that unfolds at different paces and in different ways for everyone.
Acknowledge yourself for taking action
Every step you take to gain clarity and perspective is significant. Give yourself a smile in the mirror and a “Yay me!” each time you carve out time to probe your heart and reflect on what shows up.
Next week, I will share ways to practice speaking your truth — or speaking more of your truth — with more confidence and ease.
Until then, why not envision yourself experiencing more satisfaction and comfort doing that? (There is more power in visualizing the outcomes you want than you may know!)
I am always happy to hear about your explorations and your aha’s, as well as your questions.
And if you want to consider having support so you can step into living the truly fulfilling future you yearn for, let's talk soon. I have a several program options that may be a fit for you, and one of them kicks of in a few weeks. Email me and we’ll make a date.
