11/14/2023
๐ I'm going to share an experience with my inner little that blew my mind!
โจ There are moments in life that change the trajectory of your path.
Moments so profound that the change is immediate.
โจ If you've been in my world for the last few years, you will know part of what I incorporate into my coaching with Women, is Boundaries and Fierce Self-love.
โจ There is a difference between loving yourself and having Fierce Self-love.
โจ I was at a person's house (I will not say who to protect others). Through the years it's been some really good times and some really f๐ฅcking hurtful times. (I'm not perfect, please don't take this as I'm claiming to be.)
โจ This person held a loving spot in my heart, even through the s**t. And then one Boundary too many was crossed.
โจ If you've watched me at all, or know me personally, you know that I have zero f๐ฅcks. I am not afraid to stand alone or to voice how I feel. (I encourage all to do this).
โจ We had a blow out. Wether spoken in narcissistic anger or their truth, some things were said to me. Accusations were made and there was no changing their mind. All lies, all hurtful and may have been relayed to others.
โจ In the time it took me to breathe, I became the f๐ฅck around and find out Woman. I let go of the need to talk it out, I released the bite my tongue so I don't have to walk away, bulls**t.
โจ I knew that by speaking against what they were saying, would result in me not going back. I chose it anyway. Here's why..
โจ When someone we love crosses a boundary we have in place. We sometimes tend to make the decision to reiterate what the boundary is and that it's been crossed and then ask that it is not crossed again. And because of their status in our life, we give a little more slack then we do with others.
โจ This time, I had set an immovable, non-negotiable, clear Boundary with this person the last time something like this happened.
โจ It wasn't just crossed. It was trampled. And some thing inside me snapped.
โจ You see, even my love, light, understanding, and lifestyle are used against me. That's okay. I am love & light, but that doesn't mean I won't stand and respond if backed into a wall.
โจ I'd rather be a friend, a family member, a loving person, but I have no problem being the villian in your story. So I gave myself permission to not hold back. And I have no regrets at how I left.
๐ Now here is how my inner little blew my mind.
๐ You'll hear most people call their inner child by their name. "Little Trelawnie".. but my inner little is called Ruby.
๐ After this all happened, and I had time to release it at home. I was sitting on my bed that night. Checking in with Ruby. To make sure that my inner little was okay. And do you know what happened?
๐ Ruby tapped me and I felt this message so vibrantly and so clearly.. she said "No no, we healed and built our own foundation, remember? We're good. Let it all fall"!
๐ "Let it all fall"! ๐คฏ
๐ You see, my foundation of Self was destroyed during one of the attacks from this person and others with them a few years ago. So badly in fact, that when I sat with myself and checked in with Ruby to see what she needed from me. That was the day I promised myself that I would build my own foundation. And it would be so secure, safe, and solid that the world around me could fall and I would remain on solid ground. (I've burned my world down before so I could rebuild it and clear out what was toxic around me)
๐ We are never done working on Self. And we may have to heal something more than once within us. Because sometimes hurt and experiences have many layers. And they don't always show themselves all at once.
๐ You see? Self-love got me started on the healing journey and reconnection to Ruby. Ahhh but the Fierce Self-love, built a foundation under me that is indestructible. And Fierce Self-love is what allows me to stand and be heard, no matter who or where.
๐ Your cup must be full my friends. So full it overflows. And from the overflow, we give to others. However, you get to decide who you give from your cup to. Receiving our care, attention, love, and support, is a privilege, not a right.
โจ We are Souls inside of these Human suits. So my advice is, don't strive for perfection. Instead, embrace your messiness and all the experiences. Good and bad. They all have a lesson for you. They all lead to a path.
โจ It's your life, make the most of it, how you want!
๐ As for me, I'll keep coaching and mentoring Spiritual Women. I'll keep giving permission for them to stand and be heard. To set and maintain boundaries. To be loud and proud. To be one with the knowledge that they are MORE THAN ENOUGH.
I See You ๐
~ Trelawnie L Gartner Xx
*Pixabay art credit to Alana Jordan