As I sit to write this message for lightworkers, I find that I am overwhelmed with emotion.
I feel it so strongly—this calling to embody universal love and be a beacon for others who may be struggling to find their way. I always have. This is such a beautiful and honorable way to live—and yet, for most of my life, I’ve felt such shame because of it. For years I wished that I was normal and that I wasn’t so sensitive, or that my way of thinking wasn’t so different.
I grew up in a religious environment, and I soon discovered that I did not fit the mold. When I started to gravitate towards a more New Age way of thinking, I was shunned and judged—told I was wicked and headed down a dark road. For a long time, this kept me in silence, in hiding, and kept me small and isolated. In fear, I never shared my story, my experiences, my ideas, my inner truth, and I never allowed myself to really expand and shine for others to see.
I’ve heard this called The Visibility Wound, or The Witch Wound, but no matter what you call it, the fact is that there are many people out there who have experienced (and are still experiencing) persecution for being who they really are. It’s not ideal, and for me it’s been a very painful road. I personally believe that I (my inner being) chose to be here at this time. I believe that I chose my upbringing, I chose the journey I would embark on, the lessons I would learn, and I chose it all willingly—for the sake of expansion, growth, and the sheer joy of the journey. Even if this isn't true, I still benefit from what this belief does for me—it allows me to live my life with a greater sense of understanding and purpose, and that's worth it to me. (I think it's not so much what we believe, but what our beliefs do for us).
Yes, it has been a very challenging road, learning to be my full authentic self in a world that seemed to have no space for me—hearing voices telling me to dim my light. But I am now choosing to shine. Why? Because the level of aliveness I feel now in expressing myself far outweighs all the fears and pain I once went through to keep me silent. I would do it all over again for this journey. The beauty in rising up despite adversity—it is the greatest thrill in the world.
Furthermore, the fact that my experiences have given me medicine and wisdom to share with others so that they may too return to their true selves and have the courage to step up in the world, use their gifts and shine bright—that’s the greatest joy.
I used to feel so lost, alone, afraid, and full of self-hate—but all that seems distant now. I’ve discovered my inner compass (my inner navigation system), and I've come back to my power source—I like calling it Love Force (although it has many names). This power is within each and every one of us—always present and never ending—it is the well that never runs dry. And where I once was ashamed to talk about these things publicly, now I am proud to call myself a lightworker, earth warrior, and whatever else resonates.
Life gets so much easier when you align with who you really are, and you surrender to the creative flow that is yearning to be expressed through you. As lightworkers, we are innate channels for love and light to flow through. And for many of us, we’ve been plunged into excruciatingly dark circumstances for the purpose of rediscovering our power, remembering who we are, becoming our own savior, freeing ourselves, and then using what we learned to help light the way for others. It isn’t all glitter and sunshine—its deep fucking transformation and radical soul emancipation. It’s raw and messy and powerful.
If you resonate, welcome! So happy we're now connected—we’re all better together. And if you’re in a dark part of your journey right now, just know that you hold all the power within you. Your power is your authenticity, your love, and your gifts that come naturally to you. Fear can only hold you back for so long—your inner power will always win. It only takes one moment to decide that you want to be free, and then start by taking that first next step. Freedom is the ultimate prize—freedom of mind, heart, body, and soul. Freedom to express yourself and freedom to live the way you want to.
I don’t have all the answers, but what I do know is that it feels a million times better on this side than it did when I was stuck in silence and in hiding. I don’t know what I was so afraid of! How long are you going to wait before you make the shift? Step into your light...your soul is calling.
~Sarah
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Note From Me:
*As I reflect back on experiences I’ve had throughout my life, I find that it brings me great joy to put them into words - to voice what I’ve been through, and to also express any insights learned from each one. Sharing stories seems to satisfy this inner yearning to leave my mark - and at the very least, it always leaves me feeling lighter and more true to myself. So that is why I write, and my intention is to uplift, entertain, and maybe even inspire others to share their own experiences with the world. We all have a story.
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