Do you carry the fear of being seen?
Fear of being authentically seen (and heard) is one of the core symptoms of the spiritual, intergenerational wound known as the Witch Wound.
This fear stretches back through the pages of history into the Burning Times — a violent era when folks (especially women) who stood out in their “otherness” were accused of practicing malicious magic, exiled, imprisoned, tortured, & killed.
Have you experienced this fear of being seen in your uniqueness?
Of letting your light shine freely?
Of sharing your magic with the world?
I certainly have. For much of my life, this resulted in me downplaying my passions & talents, silencing my truths, breaking my own boundaries, hiding my “strange” or unconventional interests, and diminishing my own magic & power.
And while I have come so far in my journey to heal my inner Witch Wound over the years, I do want to be clear — I still struggle with being seen.
The world can be a cruel place, and baring your soul for all to see can feel truly terrifying & threatening.
…But doing so can also unlock so much magic.
It’s true that by stepping out of the shadows & allowing yourself to be authentically seen, you may have to forfeit certain aspects of your life — the safety & familiarity of conformity, societal approval, and possibly even relationships with those who may reject the “real” you.
But by not shining in your truth, you forfeit something even greater — your own peace, joy, and power.
In allowing myself to be authentically seen, I have deepened almost every important relationship in my life.
In allowing myself to be authentically seen, I have expanded the capacity of my nervous system to become more comfortable with conflict, rejection, and genuine intimacy.
In allowing myself to be authentically seen, I have come to truly accept and love all of the parts of my self that I used to find difficult to face.
In allowing myself to be authentically seen, I have gained more clarity about my purpose on this Earth and how to best use my gifts to enact positive change in the world.
Love this!!!
This was exactly what I needed to hear ❤️ the guides always come through by putting in front of us what needs to be seen. Every time I find out something magical I want to share it with others but immediately get nervous and shut down. I’ve known that I need to heal that wound but it’s hard. I’ve been reading all of your posts and they make me feel so empowered so thank you for having the strength to be your most empowered self