From Hopeless, Despairing, and Stuck to FIERCE, EMPOWERED, and INSPIRED!
The Struggle: Feeling Stuck and Lost
As I reflect on where I was at this time last year, it’s hard to believe the transformation I’ve experienced. Honestly, I felt hopeless, despairing, and stuck beyond belief. My life felt like it was spiraling downward. My business seemed to be tanking, my corporate job felt like a dead-end (no surprise, there was no room for growth), and I felt disconnected—disconnected from myself, my friends, my family, spirit, and the world. That was my reality for months (and I mean months).
Yep, I was living in the pool of victimhood, feeling completely helpless about how to move forward. I was drowning in the heavy frequencies of hopelessness, helplessness, and despair. It felt like I had a boulder chained to my legs, preventing me from moving. And here’s the kicker: these frequencies? They’re deceiving and manipulative. They create a dependency—a belief that things won’t ever get better. They become your daily companion, whispering to you that life is about feeling stuck, overwhelmed, burned out… blah.
The Power of Stepping Back
But here’s what I want you to know: sometimes, you need to give yourself permission to tap out. I’m not talking about giving up. I’m talking about stepping back from the hustle and bustle of societal pressure, the noise, and the expectation to be “busy.” Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do for yourself is to heal, realign, and reconnect with what makes you feel alive.
That’s exactly what I did for 2024. I tapped out. I took the time to breathe, to heal, and to reconnect with myself. And when I was ready to tap back in? Let me tell you—I was fierce. I was empowered. And I was inspired like never before.
The Truth About Playing Small
You know what I realized in that time? It takes more energy to play small than to play big. Playing small is like carrying a heavy, draining energy vampire around with you. It’s exhausting. When you’re stuck playing small, your mind is full of lies and deceit about who you really are. You begin to believe that you’re not worthy of more, that you’re not capable, or that you don’t deserve to shine.
But guess what? Playing it BIG is the opposite. It’s light, freeing, and empowering as hell. It’s about tapping into the best version of yourself—the version that’s unapologetically you. The one who knows her worth, owns her power, and isn’t afraid to show up fully. Playing big is about being bold, brave, and fierce.
Breaking Free from Fear
Looking back at where I was a year ago, I can now see that I was playing small. I let fear take control of the wheel and drive my bus, while I sat in the backseat feeling lost, depressed, and isolated. I was terrified that if I let my true self shine—my bold, confident, fierce, sassy self—people would see me as arrogant, egotistical, or even narcissistic. (By the way, if you’re worried that you’re a narcissist, that’s your first clue that you’re not. Seriously.)
It was all a lie. It was all part of my co-dependency on playing small, and once I decided enough was enough, I stepped into my true power. I realized that playing it big is really about embracing your authenticity. When I’m me, I’m a loyal friend. When I’m me, I’m a powerful healer. When I’m me, I’m a fierce, bold entrepreneur who knows exactly what it takes to succeed.
Embracing Your Authenticity
And that’s what I want for you, too. I want you to step into the person you were always meant to be. The real you. The world doesn’t need another version of you that’s created to fit into a box. Society has done enough of that—created a persona that’s drained of creativity and vitality, one that leaves you stifled and suffocated. But you are meant for more.
Stepping Into Your Power
So, if you’re feeling stuck, disempowered, or lost, know that you have the power within you to break free. You are not meant to live in the shadows of fear and self-doubt. You are meant to shine brightly, unapologetically, and fiercely. It starts with giving yourself permission to step back, realign, and then rise up stronger than ever before.
This is your time to stop playing small, to stop letting fear run the show, and to step into the greatness that’s waiting for you. Life is too short to live in the dark corners of self-doubt. You were born to stand in your power, to share your unique gifts with the world, and to make an impact.
2025 is Your Year to Shine!
Transformation isn’t always a quick fix—it’s a process, a journey that takes time, patience, and self-compassion. But when you make the decision to step into your true power, there’s no looking back. Remember, the world needs you, exactly as you are—bold, beautiful, and unapologetic. Don’t let fear hold you back from stepping into your full potential. Let this be the year that you go after what sets your soul on fire. You’ve got this, and 2025 is your year to shine! ✨
