Showing the world our true identity, is a continuous, daily choice to show up as real and honest, owning our voice and occupying space; the cost of this level of authenticity can be high.
We believe our identity is the persona we present to the outside world. The word “persona” means “outward or social personality”. A word coined by Carl Jung, to mean “theatrical masks worn by actors”. I never considered myself an actress, but I am a good one! I lived my life playing a role that allowed me to fit in, to be accepted. This role protected me from rejection and the fear of not being enough. Then one day the show was over… I discovered, “I cannot speak my truth and at the same time be held hostage by what other people think.” I now had the best role ever, the role of being myself; a role that cost me everything…