The #1 Shift You Need to Make to Step Into Your Power (And Finally Trust Yourself)
Your Power Was Never Lost
It’s time to re-member
Hello Awakening Souls,
When I was a little girl—like so many of us—I was told I was too much.
I was supposed to be seen, not heard. But the truth? I was often heard and not seen.
Over time, little by little, I dimmed my light in an effort to be accepted and loved. I believed I wasn’t likable or lovable as I was, so I needed to change—to fit in.
But the more I tried to fit in, the more my light faded.
The less I liked myself, the more I sought validation outside of me. I wasn’t comfortable in my own skin, so others weren’t comfortable around me either.
It wasn’t until my thirties that I started exploring who I truly was. I thought stepping into my power meant becoming more—more confident, more intelligent, just… more.
I was still seeking worth outside myself.
Then something happened. I got hurt.
And when I could no longer look outside for validation, I had no choice but to turn inward.
For the first time, I started to understand.
I started to awaken to the truth that is slumbering within each of us.
We’ve been conditioned to believe that stepping into our power means adding more—more confidence, more knowledge, more effort.
But what if real power isn’t something you gain?
What if it’s something you remember?
This is what it means to awaken. To re-member.
Because here’s the truth:
✨ You were born whole.
✨ You were born free.
✨ Everything you need is already inside you.
The problem? You’ve been taught to forget it.
And I? I really want you to remember.
Why We Feel Disconnected from Our Power
From the time we were young, we were handed stories about who we are and what we’re capable of. These stories came from family, society, culture, and all the voices around us.
🔹 “You have to work twice as hard to prove yourself.”
🔹 “It’s selfish to put yourself first.”
🔹 “You’re too much.”
🔹 “You need permission to follow your dreams.”
These stories aren’t your truth.
But when they’re repeated enough, they start to feel real.
So we shrink. We overthink. We look outside ourselves for validation—waiting for someone to tell us we’re worthy enough, ready enough, capable enough.
But here’s the real truth:
You don’t need permission to be powerful.
You just need to unlearn the stories that told you otherwise.
And the kicker?
No matter how many people tell you you are enough, you won’t fully believe it.
Why?
Because the person you need to hear it from is you.
The #1 Shift: From Seeking to Remembering
Most people spend their lives seeking power—through achievements, external validation, or trying to “fix” themselves.
But true transformation happens when you stop seeking and start remembering who you already are.
Try This:
1️⃣ Pause and reflect – What’s one belief about yourself that’s keeping you small? (Ex: “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t have what it takes.”)
2️⃣ Ask yourself: Who taught me this? When did I start believing it?
3️⃣ Rewrite the belief. If this story wasn’t true, what could be? (Ex: “I am worthy exactly as I am.” “I trust myself to figure things out.”)
This isn’t about forcing confidence.
It’s about unlearning what’s holding you back.
Your Power Has Always Been Yours
Stepping into your power doesn’t require you to become someone new.
It requires you to come home to yourself.
✨ You are not broken.
✨ You don’t need fixing.
✨ You are already enough.
The real question isn’t:
"How do I step into my power?"
It’s:
"What’s stopping me from seeing that I already have it?"
So, how do we begin? How do we come home to ourselves?
Know thyself.
The characteristics of your true self are:
🌀 Compassion
🌀 Courage
🌀 Confidence
🌀 Clarity
🌀 Calm
🌀 Connectedness
🌀 Creativity
But we also each have unique personal values that shape our journey.
Knowing your values is one of the first steps to reclaiming your power.
💡 Want help exploring your values? Check out my values list & self-discovery exercise
Let’s Keep This Conversation Going
💬 What’s one belief you’re ready to release? Drop it in the comments—I’d love to hear.
💫 Join The Awakening Circle to dive deeper into these shifts
🎥 And if this resonated, watch my latest YouTube video on Releasing Fear & Rewriting Your Story
Dawn xo
The Awakening Light
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