My inner-child wants me to reclaim her. For the last six months she’s been trying to break-free from a time-out I subconsciously imposed. I guess I was keeping her hidden to protect her sensitive little spirit, and lost track of the years. But with my inner-child out of sight and out of mind, I was simply going through the motions of living. And without that playful, vulnerable and fearless little dreamer by my side, my life’s choices became shaped by feelings of lack, past hurts and rejection. But now it’s hard to ignore the fact that she’s clamoring to be seen and heard again. Not only does she want to be an integral part of my life, she wants me to truly live rather than to merely exist.
My inner-child is daring me to lead with greater vulnerability and trust while using the wisdom of life’s experiences to protect myself with much stronger boundaries. She’s urging me to choose my circle wisely because, in the past, I shared far too much time and emotional energy with people that drained my worth, my confidence and my inner-peace. So I’m heeding her advice by consciously protecting my mind and heart from toxic energy and environments that fuel the kind of negativity and self-doubt that make me want to retreat inward and resort to playing small; rather than developing to my fullest potential in all areas of my life.
Because of my inner-child’s persistence, I’m finally focusing on experiencing more joy and freedom in my life again. The kind that emanates from listening to my intuition, living authentically, and respecting my boundaries. And allowing myself to dream audaciously while actualizing those dreams one step at a time; with a deep inner-knowing that they’re possible. Plus, nurturing the friendships and curating the types of experiences that pull me toward my future instead of dragging me into the past. As I walk hand-in-hand with my inner child, everything feels more exciting and possible.
