Hello Beautiful!
For many years, I ignored my own power, always thinking that if I just pushed harder, worked longer or showed up like a guy, I would succeed.
Little did I realize that I had bought into a system that was designed by men for men to succeed. The system favors how men approach success (linear, goal-driven, analytical) and doesn’t favor women’s gifts of intuition, emotional intelligence, and knowingness.
Women wanting to join the club were not encouraged (or allowed into the inner sanctum), no matter how hard we tried or how good we were.
I finally woke up to the fact that I was just as powerful and accomplished as any man, but I had to do it my way. I was never going to fit into their mold - they created it for themselves, not for others!
I grew tired of feeling like the "other," the person on the outside, the one who was left out. No matter what I did, no matter what course or training I took, I still did not succeed.
For one simple reason - it was on their terms, not mine.
How I found My Own Source of Power
I finally looked long and hard in the mirror, and saw a person with potential, infinite possibilities and abundance. The problem was that I used the outside world as the measuring stick. Validation came from accomplishments, not from my own inherent value or my relationship to Divine Love.
There had to be a better way!
I stumbled on meditation by accident. It was included in a personal growth course I attended in person. When the teacher began the meditation, my mind went crazy with judgment, such as "This won't work," "I can't sit here for 20 minutes doing nothing!" I could have stood up and left the room, but it would have been too obvious that I was not into "that kind of stuff."
So I sat there. And felt my body slowly relax as my breathing became deeper. My mind stopped resisting and I felt a sense of peace and calm that I had not experienced in a long time.
I knew there was so much more to meditation and I dove in. I began a daily practice and it has reoriented my perception of my value, worth and place in the world. I also began daily journaling and began to find clarity and purpose.
All from spending 10-15 minutes sitting quietly, allowing my body, mind and emotions to still.
What this Means for You
The reason I am sharing my personal journey to empowerment is that I believe you too may have fallen into the trap of searching outside yourself for validation and approval. It's a natural tendency to accept the standards of those around you, because they seem to know more than you do.
It's just not true.
I am sharing this information on December 3 2022. There are 28 days left in the year. You still have time to discover your Self and reconnect with your higher self.
Imagine me standing in front of you right now. We are facing each other, looking into each others eyes. You glance away because a wave of doubt or shame has washed over you. I gently touch your arm to pull you back, and we look deeply into each others eyes.
What you see will astound you and chase all doubt and fear away.
You will see yourself, reflected in my eyes. You will feel the connection and the unity of being human. And you will know, perhaps for the first time, that you belong. Right here, right now.
That tangible sense of belonging is what you will discover when you establish a daily meditation and journaling practice. To help you get started, please join my 21 Day Heart Dancing Challenge. You receive a new email every day for 21 days, that contains a link to a short meditation. You also receive journaling prompts designed to help you discover the most important person in your life -- yourself.
If you prefer to structure your own program, Insight Timer is one of the most popular apps for meditation. It's free and you can choose from more than 20,000 meditations. My favorites include Sarah Blondin (she's amazing) and Davidji. But find your own favorites :-)(BTW: you will also find me on the app: Kathryn Eriksen).
Thank you for reading all the through this rather lengthy email. There is so much more I want to share with you...Thank you for being on this journey of Empowered Way together!
Remember - you are EMPOWERED WAY!
Love & light,
Kathryn