Let Your Soul Speak

Learning to speak from your “soul” is super important if you feel stuck in life. Why? Because as Frost said, “The only way out is through.” Accepting your own brand of crazy is where it’s at! Getting truly unstuck from whatever shit you find yourself in – an abusive relationship, a job you hate, overusing substances or behaviors, etc. – starts with remembering who you are and what drives you. Sometimes, when I talk about this with people, they say they don’t even know “who” they are or what interests them or what they want to do. Crazy right? Not really.

If you have dealt with trauma, especially early on as a child, this is common. Why? Because at the time you were supposed to be forming your self-identity you were busy simply surviving day to day. Don’t despair, you are still in there somewhere aching to have a voice.

So, what to do? Start where everyone searching for answers goes – Google. Websites like https://scottjeffrey.com/personal-core-values/ or https://www.blog.daydesigner.com/understand-your-core-values-passions-strengths/ have quick and free questionnaires you can take to help you on the journey of rediscovering who you are.

And please don’t think this is a silly waste of time. My ENTIRE day I work with people who don’t have a clue what they stand for, what they want to do or the impact they want to make, let alone having a good handle on their authentic voice. And I’m NOT talking about people with serious mental health issues. Actually, many of THOSE folks DO know what they’d like to accomplish, but are lacking the confidence and support to move in that direction.

What could be more important than rediscovering your sense of self? As far as I know, we have one life here on Earth that lasts about 76 years, if we are lucky. To be walking around living a lie, not speaking from your soul because you were taught by someone that the real you isn’t good enough is a horrible waste. Not only for you, but for the rest of us that need whatever unique gifts you have to share.  

So, do some work, regain some faith in yourself and start living YOUR life again. Fuck what ANYONE else (including your parents, your boss, or your own old mental recording) has to say. Let your soul speak!