"
GIVE
YOURSELF
PERMISSION
TO BE HEARD.
YOUR TRUTH
IS JUST AS
VALUABLE AS
EVERYONE
ELSE’S! and sugarcoating. This will
liberate every single relationship
you have and not only set you
free, but every other person in the
circumstance or moment, as well.
remove ourselves from the emotion
of the moment and pause to drop
into your center, or Core Self,
and feel what is underneath the
surface and needs to be said. Before you begin to speak, take
a moment to drop in + let go:
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4. HAVE NO ATTACHMENT
TO HOW OR IF YOUR
TRUTH IS RECEIVED.
Your Truth is subjective. It may
not be anyone else’s truth or they
may very well have their own
version of it. However, your Truth
is valid! It deserves to be spoken.
It deserves to be heard. We can’t
control someone else’s perception,
but we can give our truth a voice.
• Feel into your center.
• Take a couple of deep breaths.
3. TRUST THAT 'THE TRUTH
SHALL SET YOU FREE'. • Yes, this is a nearly universal tenant in
the world’s ancient wisdom traditions
(the Bible, the Yoga Sutras). Get grounded and
dissolve your attachment
to any outcome.
• Release your attachment to
it being heard or validated in
any way from the outside.
In yoga, Satya, or Truth, is the
second (only after non-violence) of
10 lifestyle foundations (yamasand
niyamas) that naturally set us up
for freedom and happiness.
Unequivocally, when we live a life
based in truth (actions and words),
we are happier. It may be the road
less traveled, and seem a little more
arduous at times, but all those little
ways we lie to ourselves and each
other clog and sap our energy and
unconsciously hold us back from
what we really want. We end up
wasting a lot of time when we drag
our feet and stall instead of facing
the music. Often we end up depressed
or negative and aren’t sure why – but
our energy is actually turning in on
itself and on some level we feel this
self-abandonment and mistrust.
Truth cuts through illusion. When
we speak truth, we are wielding a
sword. It slices the fog of illusion
•
Know that your speaking
truth and standing up for
your inner voice is enough.
5. PRACTICE THIS
AFFIRMATION: 'MY
VOICE IS NECESSARY.
WHAT I HAVE TO SAY
IS VALUABLE.'
Many of us did not have role
models who demonstrated healthy
communication. Perhaps, you had a
sibling who was always dominating
the conversation and you could
never get a word in edgewise. Or
you were one in a long line of
siblings and home was chaotic,
loud and overwhelming. Maybe,
your mother always deferred to
your father and never voiced her
true opinions and feelings. Or
maybe your family was living a
pack of lies to cover up alcoholism,
sexual abuse or family secrets.
These patterns are deeply ingrained
and it’s necessary to lay down new
tracks in the unconscious mind.
Practice this mantra every time you
feel yourself hesitating to speak your
honest opinion and state your needs:
'My voice is necessary. What
I have to say is valuable.'
Give yourself permission to
be heard. Your truth is just as
valuable as everyone else’s!
Speak your truth — not just out
loud, but in the written word, too.
MEET
ASHLEY TURNER
Elevating personal growth
as a lifestyle, Ashley Turner,
M.A., MFTI (#62103) is a
yoga/meditation teacher,
registered Marriage +
Family Therapist Intern,
writer, speaker and Initiated
Priestess.
Ashley is a sought after
presenter at international
events and conferences
and contributor to top tier
media publications including
Self, Shape, Mantra, Origin,
Women’s Health, Yoga
Journal and Natural Health.
Ashley consults Hollywood
creatives, distinguished
CEOs, couples, adolescents
and individuals. With a
diverse palate and ability
to speak directly to her
audience, Ashley has toured
with rock stars, lectured in
academic settings and led
transformational events
worldwide.
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Contact Ashley at
AshleyTurner.org
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