Hmmm...easier said than done right?⁠

Sounds great as an Instagram post, but how do you do this in reality, when in any given moment, all most of want is to belong. ⁠To be part of the tribe.⁠ It's what we're hardwired to do as human beings. To stay a part of the tribe so that we survive. ⁠

The struggle comes when our yearning for approval suppresses our longings, desires and dreams. Those deepest desires that are unique to us. Almost like a soul calling.

Have you ever experienced that sense of longing and desire to be, do or create something in this lifetime, but deep down inside, you know your trading your authentic dream for approval?⁠

It's a recipe for Burnout. ⁠It can show up as a feeling of being stuck, as pain in our physical body that won't resolve no matter how we try to treat it, or maybe even a vibration or sense of depression.⁠

If you have these feelings, try not to beat yourself up or judge yourself harshly. Remember, our desire to belong is strong. In many ways, you are just reacting to the programming of your DNA. But if at some point, the pain of feeling stuck becomes stronger than the desire for approval, know that it is possible to transform.⁠ To transform that need for approval into baby steps towards a more authentic life that nourishes your soul and moves you towards your dreams.⁠

To be able to show up as you, who you truly are in all that you believe and hold dear and share that you with the world. ⁠ Yes, it takes courage. There will be moments when you fall down and get kicked around in the mud, but every time you get back up and choose authenticity over approval, your soul will smile and say Thank YOU!⁠

Be brave dear ones. Don't trade your authenticity for approval. ⁠ Step into the arena and take that first baby step!⁠

xo⁠ Christy

Ps. For more tips, tools and strategies for releasing stress, overwhelm and burnout so that you can reclaim your bliss, give me a follow on Instagram. I post there several times a week to keep you uplifted, inspired and on track to bliss.