Sharing is Scary

01.30.2023

You might have seen on Facebook that my very supportive partner and mom shared an article about me. I felt so loved that they were so excited and proud of me because sharing my story in that article was a very vulnerable thing for me to do. It took me right to the edge of my comfort zone, where growth happens and is still happening.  

I realized that sharing the article is the second step of this growth. It's often reflected upon me that I come off as very confident. So, it may surprise you that I was extremely insecure when I was young, so I worked on that confidence for a long time. And it helped me grow. Now I'm not afraid to talk in front of large groups; I still get a little nervous but hand me a mic, and I'll become the hostess with the mostest in 6 second flat! And if you ask those closest to me, I love being the center of attention.😂

Taking up space can be a fine line; like many things, there's a time and place to take up space. And as a cis-presenting woman who benefits from systemic privilege, I'm learning to be aware of when I don't need to take up space. I tend to make myself small regarding significant achievements, awards, and recognitions.

And this was just one of several old thought patterns that arouse, as they do at the edge of the comfort zone. Perfectionism, people pleasing, second-guessing, judgment; Am I being humble enough?

So, I put off sharing the article about my story. I let the fact that others shared it "let me off the hook." And before I knew it, a month went by. Shoot, I never shared when I completed my Tarot certification in 2018, which took me a year! I took a selfie with my certificate and everything! 🙃 

So, short story long, I'm sharing it now because this is a big step for me and my business.

I was featured in VoyageDenver online magazine as one of Denver's most inspiring stories. Sharing my story of how I became a tarot-reading psychic medium. 

Get the full article here.