It’s deeply important that we acknowledge our painful histories and allow the grief that wants to come through us. 
And, let us also remember that we aren’t our painful histories, the stories that we have lived through or the traumas we’ve carried.

We are so much more than all of it. In this world where denying and stuffing our pain, living from the ego and chasing after external fulfillment is constantly celebrated, it takes so much bravery and depth to soften with ourselves and allow our past to put us on the path of service. 

For those of us who have the privilege of healing, we must also remember that we are here to shine our lights on those who are a few, or many steps behind us.

We are here to allow our own histories to carve our hearts into compassionate wells of wisdom. As we grow in strength and trust in ourselves, it becomes our job to pour that energy back out into the world in a positive way. This is a clip of my conversation with @bluofearth on the @dejablupodcast many moons ago now when I was passing through LA. Her joyful and infectious spirit is something I cherish, and we went deep in this one! You can find the full episode on my @risingwoman Youtube playlist called “Sheleana Aiyana Interviews”. @SheleanaAiyana