Tag: #authenticity

Connecting to our inner child to find authenticity and joy

by Terah Drake, posted in Uncategorized

Our imagination is a wonderful tool for accessing our intuitive wisdom and those deeper parts of ourselves that know the path when our minds or “logic brains” can’t reason something out. I frequently will have visions or mental movies when I am in a state of relaxation that help guide many of the decisions of my life.

Last night while lying in bed, trying to bring my mind into a state of quiet and calm from the sadness and dysregulation I had been feeling, I had a short “mental movie” that helped bring clarity to my feelings as a result of a circumstance in my life that encompasses some incredible depth of feeling from joy to intense pain.

In the vision, I was a young child, maybe four or five years old; standing on a small wooden box or step in front of a tall friend of mine, who was, in the vision, eight years old or so. I was holding a daisy in front of me as an offering to my friend. My expression was quite solemn.

We stood there for a moment, just looking at each other, then my friend kissed my nose and gave me a n encompassing hug.  The scene changed and we became adults.

The element of being a child in this vision is obviously the connection to my innocent self. That little girl is offering a gift of vulnerability to somebody she loves, unsure of whether or not they will accept it and return that love offering.

The Daisy is a symbol of purity and innocence, but interestingly, in Norse mythology it also represents love and new beginnings.  

I woke this morning to open to this passage from the “Sacred Path” book.  The book is meant to be an accompaniment to a deck of guidance cards, but I usually just use the book itself for its native-American sourced wealth of wisdom.  

Today’s lesson echoed the vision that I had last night, speaking of the idea of our inner child being the best guide to losing the illusions of those ego-based parts of ourselves that do not allow us to be vulnerable, playful, authentic, and joyful.

When we can tap into those younger parts of ourselves to remember the sacredness, the joy, the play, and the magic of life, we remember who we really are.  

And that is a beautiful thing.💕✨

Much love and big hugs, today and always.

– Terah

Authenticity – Spirit Speaking

by Terah Drake, posted in Uncategorized

“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”  – Ralph Waldo Emerson 

Good morning, gorgeous;

How do you feel about you, today and everyday?

Do you feel gloriously, beautifully, authentically yourself, or do you struggle with self-doubt?  

Feeling amazing about who you are is 💯 a vital step in learning to create an inspiring life, but for many, it’s difficult to know how to be ourselves in a world that wants us to conform rather than express, to hide rather than shine.  

Wear this not that.  

Fit this size not that one.

Wear your long.  Wear your hair short.  Wear your hair parted in the middle or you’re unstylish and ugly.  

Wear Birks.  High waisted jeans.  No, low waisted pants.  Converse.  

Go vegan.  Paleo.  Keto. 

And a thousand other trends, fads, and “rules of conformity” that are thrown at us every single day.  

It’s frustrating, isn’t it?😕

But babe, here’s a little secret for you, and a hard truth of reality:  if you are trying to be cool by being like everyone else, you probably aren’t.  

If you are a Lion trying to be a lamb – or a lamb trying to be a Lion – that skin just isn’t going to look right on you no matter how hard you try.🤷‍♀️

So maybe it’s time to just be what you are and embrace that muthafookin’ Lion-ness – or lamb-ness and be yourself.  

You can begin this process by starting to notice what makes you feel excited, happy, or even curious.  

Flip through some magazines.  Browse Pinterest.  Go window shopping for clothing and home decor ideas.  This should be an individual process to avoid being influenced by well-meaning friends or family.  

Write down what you observe or create a vision board. 

In fact, 💯 create a vision board and remember to look at that when you wake and before bed, the times of day that your brain is in an alpha or theta brain state and at its best for creation.

What speaks to you, personally?  

What lights you up? 

Do you love rainbows and unicorns, boho chic, lit b#tch, nature goddess/god or goth with a moody vibe – or combination of all of the above?  

There don’t have to be rules here.  It’s all about what feels amazing to you. 

Those things and folks that vibe with your soul and resonate on a deep level – whether style, home decor, music, travel, your tribe or anything else under the sun – these are the things that speak of your authentic self just waiting to reveal itself.  

These are the lamps that are there to light your way to a happier, inspired – and inspiring – life.  

So if you are feeling ready to stop living in the shadows of everyone else and step into the light of your own spectacular authenticity, get out there and start creating, babe.  

Tune into your vibe and your tribe and find your most authentic self.  And most importantly, have fun!🥳

And just in case you needed to hear it today, you are magnificent – and I love you!💖