I’m Still Here
I’m feeling a bit more grounded this week.
I remember the day I stopped believing that speaking out loud made a difference. Somewhere along the way, I grew quiet—silent in most areas of my life—and let things simply happen to me.
God has always protected me, so from the outside, I appeared successful. There wasn’t much to complain about. But my decision to stay silent—to not talk back to the negative voices in my head—began to shrink my greatness. I started to believe those voices were me.
My Christian upbringing taught me about two natures, but I lost sight of that truth. I accepted both the good and bad thoughts as my own, forgetting that I had the power to speak what I wanted into existence. I forgot that words matter.
Even after years of personal development, I underestimated the power of speaking—out loud—to myself. I would read, but never read aloud. I’d notice a negative thought, but rarely replaced it with something good, something lovely.
Yes, I had read The Greatest Salesman in the World before, but this time it feels brand new. With the guidance I’m receiving—especially through using the 3×5 cards—I’ve started speaking my affirmations aloud. And it’s making a real difference.
So yes, I’m still here. And I’m so grateful that I am.
Wow! Celeste…thanks for your vulnerability in sharing that. I grew up in that era, too! I guess we’ll have to speak more and faster and in more places to make up for it… Ha!
I’m so glad you are here! Take your voice back.
Hi Audrey. Enjoy every step on the journey!
When I was a child, children were “to be seen not heard”. Then in school, we were told to be quiet. Quiet meant well behaved. Then when I married, my opinion wasn’t relevant. I remember the first time a supervisor told me I needed to speak up more and share my thoughts, I must have looked completely incredulous because I was!
Well done, Audrey! I’m glad you are still here, too!