Finding our Roots
“The earth element is our ground, the place from which we rise. Earth calls us to dig deep, to uncover the blood soaked treasure embedded in our wounds, to harvest our most ancient underworld wisdom and to remember the way back to our wild home.”
- Danielle Dulsky (The Holy Wild: A heathen bible for the untamed woman)
There’s something deeply powerful about reconnecting with the essence of who you are, beyond the roles and labels life has placed on you. In the busyness of modern life, it’s easy to forget that we are all part of a long, ancient lineage—our ancestors’ wisdom and strength flow through us, even if we don’t always acknowledge it.
What if you could tap into that ancient version of yourself? The version that was untainted by the world’s expectations, free from the pressure to seek approval, and fully aligned with her own truth.
She exists within you, and she’s waiting to be remembered.
When you step into your authentic self, you step into your power. The ancient version of you didn’t need external validation because she was rooted in her own inner strength. By remembering her, you reconnect with that deep well of wisdom and courage that resides within.
This year, make it your intention to stop seeking approval and start living authentically. Trust in your own path, listen to your inner voice, and embrace the woman you’ve always been. The world needs your unique energy, your truth, and your light.
You don’t need anyone’s approval to be exactly who you are meant to be. Remember, you are already whole, already powerful, and already enough.
Reclaiming authenticity means shifting the focus from external validation to internal truth. It’s about remembering that you are enough as you are—no approval required. It’s about shedding the layers of who you were told you should be and stepping into the woman you were always meant to be.
Here’s how you can start to reconnect with your authentic self and stop seeking approval from the outside world:
Trust Your Intuition: Your inner voice is your greatest guide. When you listen to your gut and trust your instincts, you begin to align more deeply with who you truly are. Start tuning in to those quiet nudges and allow yourself to follow them, even if they don’t make sense to others.
Let Go of Perfection: The need for approval often stems from a desire to be perfect. But perfection isn’t real, and it’s certainly not where authenticity lives. Embrace your flaws, your quirks, and your imperfections—they are what make you uniquely you.
Stop Comparing: In a world where comparison is everywhere, it’s easy to lose sight of your own path. Stop looking at others for approval or validation. Your journey is yours alone, and it doesn’t need to look like anyone else’s. Trust that you are on the right path for you.
Cultivate Self-Love: Authenticity begins with loving yourself, as you are, in this moment. When you love yourself deeply, approval from others becomes secondary. You realize that your worth isn’t based on what others think of you, but on the love and respect you have for yourself.
Honor Your Truth: It takes courage to live authentically in a world that often pushes conformity. But the more you honor your truth, the more you align with your soul’s purpose. Speak your truth, even if it’s not what others want to hear. Live your truth, even if it means standing alone. In the end, it will bring you a sense of peace and fulfillment that approval never could.
The woman you’ve always been—rooted in wisdom, courage, and self-love—exists within you right now. Trust in her. Honor her. And let her lead you toward a life that reflects who you truly are, not who the world expects you to be.