It takes courage to question something that is an unspoken rule . It takes courage to say that “ The Emperor has no clothes ”. Be courageous ! Courage and curiosity are what causes positive change , open-mindedness , and freedom / liberty for all . Give yourself permission to find your authentic expression ; and to show up in the world as your greatness !
Step Three : Self-discovery & road to believing in yourself ?
If I believe in myself , as much as I believed in what they told me – I would be on fire ! Here is a quick , yet powerful exercise . It helps us to relax , to self-discover , and to be empowered . I invite you to engage in this quick exercise to ground , center , and to hear your authentic voice .
Place the tips of your fingers together . Thumb to thumb , index to index , middle finger to middle finger etc … Now breathe in through the nose for a few moments , hold that breath for a few moments , exhale through the mouth for a few moments , and repeat for two to three minutes – just breathe . Relax . How do you feel ? Do you feel more grounded and centered ? This means that you are more in touch with yourself – your authenticity . Now you are in the space to authentically answer any questions that you may have . You know which way to go .
Did you know that you are here for something authentic ? Deep down , I believe that you know this . Do you know that you are whole , exactly the way that you are for a reason ? You are not broken ; you are authentic . You are you , and that is the best thing that you can be ! The road to authenticity is right in front of you . It is you – I believe in you !
Do this breathing exercise at least twice a day ( morning and evening ), you can do this more if you wish . Maybe do this exercise every time that you need to make a decision . Your inner voice will lead you . It is your compass and the map to your authentic expression . Breathe and approach life with curiosity . This is the way that you came into this world – curious . Be curious about what is occurring around you . It is a wonderful journey of asking questions , gaining answers , finding out what life has to offer , and what you offer life .
The more that you practice this , the more that your life will begin to move in a positive direction for your self-expression . The more that this happens , the more you will be able to believe in yourself . It is not the voice of the others that we need to listen to ; we have been listening to that loud and clear for our whole lives . We need to learn how to listen to our inner voice . Slowly , but surely , balance the external voice with the internal voice . There is a balance ; however , you have the right to be YOU . Be your greatness , as only you can be !
GRANDDAUGHTER CROW ( DR . JOY GRAY ) - Granddaughter Crow ( Dr . Joy Gray ) holds a doctorate in leadership . Internationally recognized as a medicine person , she comes from a long line of spiritual leaders as a member of the Navajo Nation . She is the author of The Journey of the Soul , Wisdom of the Natural World ( Llewellyn , 2021 ) and Belief , Being , and Beyond Llewellyn , June 2022 ). Founding CEO of The Eagle Heart Foundation , a non-profit organization . She dedicates her life to inspiring , encouraging , and empowering individuals to be their authenticity . Learn more at
www . granddaughtercrow . com .