You Are Safe When You Stand Up For Yourself
This post received a lot of attention on my facebook page, and so I thought I’d post it here. xx
YOU ARE SAFE WHEN YOU STAND UP FOR YOURSELF
Dear ones,
I have been in inquiry, wondering what it is about myself and my clients, friends, and family members who have a hard time charging what they are worth, hiring a lawyer when needed, or simply learning to say what they need when in the face of negotiations. And today, in my meditation, I heard my intuition say: YOU ARE SAFE WHEN YOU STAND UP FOR YOURSELF.
As these words danced through my mind, I saw several instances where, for my perceived safety, I didn’t say what I needed or I didn’t push back when I should have. As a child, in a rough neighborhood, I was beat up more than a few times and instead of potentially getting killed, I became an entertainer, when faced with danger, I either climbed a tree or created big, funny stories to distract others so they wouldn’t hurt me. This habit has permeated my adult life and today I was able to see how and in all the ways I’ve allowed it to: By not hiring lawyers when I should have, by being a “yes” person, by not charging enough and giving discounts on my time even when it’s in extremely limited supply. So many ways this comes into play.
And so I invite you all to examine places where you yield when you should really speak up. Places you undercharge or over deliver to the demise of your health or family time. Anything and everything you do or don’t do when it comes to protecting your health, wellness and dignity, so you can stay “safe”. YOU ARE SAFE WHEN YOU STAND UP FOR YOURSELF. A message I think we can all learn from–sending you all my devotion and love. XX Z
