I’ve been thinking a lot about why I feel drained, misaligned, and sometimes even like the villain in my own story. The truth? I’ve been giving too much of my energy away; primarily love, trust, and respect; freely, believing people would meet me where I am because I meet them where they are.
But they often don’t. Sometimes appreciation comes too late. Sometimes the respect never arrives. And for years, I blamed others when the real lesson was staring me in the face: I wasn’t protecting what’s mine. I was giving my power away before anyone earned it. It was my responsibility.
So now, I’m taking my power back and keeping it.
I’m not shutting down my heart 💜 instead, I’m honoring it. My solar plexus, which is my center of personal power, clarity, and wisdom, is guiding me now. I’m no longer handing out energy as if it’s unlimited because energy is currency; I’m deciding who gets access, who earns it, and who aligns with the truth of how things impact our situation.
I’m done giving freely and letting people decide its value. My heart will follow my power, not lead it. I’m reclaiming my time, my energy, my respect, and my love. And in doing so, I’m creating space for the right people, opportunities, and connections; those who honor, value, and match my energy.
This is me setting a new standard for myself, and for anyone who steps into my life: respect my boundaries, honor my value, and show up consciously or step aside.
Because my power is mine. My heart is sacred. And from this place of reclamation, real magic, alignment, and freedom begin. My energy deserves to be met with equal force. It means the people who step into my life, in love, business, or friendship, will do so consciously, with respect, care, and alignment.
People will sometimes appreciate what you give too late, or try to earn it in ways that aren’t aligned with your energy. And that’s okay. My job isn’t to fix or rescue anyone. My job is to honor myself first, to lead with wisdom, and to let my energy guide who gets access to me, my time, and resources.
So here’s my promise to myself:
- I will lead with clarity.
- I will lead with power.
- I will let my heart follow, not lead.
And for the first time in a long time, I feel a freedom I’ve been craving, a freedom that comes from honoring my worth, my energy, and my truth.
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