There was a time when I'd hesitate or fall back at the very  thought of going behind my dreams ,chasing them - not because I lacked the passion or discipline to achieve them but because my fear of being judged or perceived any differently always kept me in the dark. And maybe you've felt that too, that heavy weight of doubt every time your required to step up , be brave and follow your own path.

     But here's what I've finally let go and learnt ....slowly ,imperfectly and with plenty of mistakes along the way that, stepping into your purpose isn't about always being fearless - It's about showing up regardless the way you feel and giving your best at the moment.

WHY FEAR ALWAYS HOLDS US BACK

       Fear is sneaky, it's tricky - It isn't always loud ,sometimes it's a very quite voice constantly questioning you ,"what if you fail?", or "who exactly do you think you are?" .It can always hide as caution, a logical argument or something that's realistic. I've realized that fear grows in the unknown, in uncertainty and in the silence between who we are and who we want to become. But here's the truth, fear isn't your enemy , infact it's a clear sign you're stepping outside your comfort zone that's been your safe space for a while. Now, this is where growth happens

GO WHERE THE FEAR IS,MAKE IT WORK FOR YOU

       Fear is very real, and everyone feels it , sometimes it's for good reasons and sometimes it's for no reason at all. And it's definite you've heard to be "fearless", but isn't fear something that shows up at circumstances regardless ? So what to do we do then? We either move away from fear of move towards it .When we give meaning to our fears, when we listen to it, our mind creates stories like "you cannot do it, you can't be this , you're not good enough for that job", and these are usually not true.

           Whenever you're full of doubt and fear , navigate the feeling towards something beneficial. Treat thoughts as thoughts and not as a blueprint for your life. Bring back your awareness, to your mind ,to your body, and stop yourself from worrying and doubting. At that moment you have to stop waiting for an easy way out and instead just take the action. This reminds me of a very powerful line "If you fear,make it work for you".

          Th advice is to use fear as a sign to move forward, not to use it as something that STOPS YOU. All of us have dreams and fear often shows up when you get out of your safe space ,when you're close to something important. The presence of fear doesn't make you a loser, navigate it and make it work for you because it's YOU who gives the power , fear holds.

BOLD ACTION DOESN'T MEAN PERFECTION !!!

          Taking a bold action isn't about waiting until you feel ready  or worthy or until you escape that fear. Honestly , I'm still figuring out what being "ready" even means .But, right now it's about change ,it's always going to be about showing up messy, vulnerable and imperfect. It's about saying yes to opportunities, circumstances and people even when your heart raced or your voice shakes.

        Small steps matter, they always do, the goal isn't to be the perfect person in a day or in a week, there is no time frame for growth unless you set one. It's always about taking decisions, that make room for change even if they are minute. Like, saying no to what doesn't serve you anymore, setting boundaries to protect yourself and your energy , setting aside time to listen to your intuition. These small acts everyday, build a foundation of courage that is going to make bigger leaps feel less frightening

PRACTICES THAT HELPED ME STEP FORWARD

1) Daily check-in's - Sit with yourself and ask " what feels true to me today" instead of forcing decisions based on fear or outside expectations 

2)Embracing mistakes  - Remind yourself that every misstep is just part of your journey and not a failure

 3) Stop trying to change every thought - On an average we have more than 60,000 thoughts daily and trying to change everyone is impossible. Instead separate yourself from your thoughts and upgrade them by using conscious affirmations that help you.

4)Surround yourself with quiet strength -  Seek out to voices ,spaces and environments that feel grounded and authentic to you.They don't necessarily have to be the loudest or flashiest ,but the ones that resonate with you, with your core.

5) Move towards what scares you - even in small steps ,Do not wait for your fear to take over you or vanish ,start acting the moment it kicks in regardless .FEAR fears action. Break big scary goals into steps ,and lay a foundation.

6) Prepare through embodiment not performance - Instead of having to use fame confidence, ground yourself. A person who is confident with themselves doesn't need external validation, seeking external validation always come through performative confidence. So remind yourself, confidence comes from presence and not pretending.

UNDERSTANDING THAT PURPOSE EVOLVES MOST OF THE TIME

        One of the important realizations has been that purpose isn't always a fixed destination. What feels right today might not feel Tommorrow ,and that's totally okay. Purpose is more like inner talk on real time, a living conversation with yourself which is sometimes very loud and clear and at times very soft and mysterious.

      Give yourself permission, space and love to evolve ,give chance for your dreams to evolve which automatically takes the pressure off .It means you don't have to get things right "immediately", you just have to keep listening ,trusting yourself and stepping forward.

THE POWER OF COMPASSION AND COMMUNITY

       Stepping into your purpose doesn't mean going on it alone, finding the right people around you who believe in you, even just one or two can make a massive difference in your life. So , surround yourself with people who fill your cup  :)
        Remember their encouragement is like a warm light on cold day. As much as you surround yourself with love and light, it's equally important to be compassionate with yourself and others .There might be days where fear wins the battle, and that's part of being a human . Bring yourself up, console yourself like you would do to a friends- what matters is that you no matter what gently pick yourself up and keep moving. Stay strong, you got this love 💗

SOMETIMES,THE HARDEST PART FOR YOU MIGHT NOT BE TAKING THE FIRST STEP

          Sometimes the hardest part for you might not be taking the first step, it's silencing the inner voice ,the self critical that often whispers if your ready enough, if taking this step meant you'd fail .So make sure to ignore that voice, remind yourself that being ready for anything is not a fixed state. It's something that grows slowly, imperfectly and with mistakes along the way.

       So every time you lean into that uneasiness or tension you are planting seeds in your minds garden like ,seeds of courage , trust and endless possibilities. And even if ,though in the beginning those seed seem delicate ,just know and trust that they are growing under the surface.

            Learning to trust yourself is a daily practice, it means taking out time to listen to yourself with judgement, to your intuition to notice when your heart pulls you forward and to gently push back against fear without letting it take control. Remember , it's not always about being fearless, it about moving forward regardless. Thats where real growth begins- when you step into your purpose,not just despite your fears but alongside them.

      If you've reached till the end ,maybe you were sitting with some of the same fear and hopes ,so I want you to know it's definitely okay to be scared. It's okay to doubt, But do not let those feelings stop you from trying.

       You don't need to have it all figured out right now, the path of life isn't straight or clear for anyone, there's no blueprint too, you set your own blueprint for life. Trust that each step you take is exactly what you need, even when things feels uncertain.

          So at the end of the day know that stepping into your purpose isn't about becoming completely new, it's about realizing who you've always been beneath all the fear and the noise, becoming a woman or a man with strength, wisdom and a unique light to share with the world.

Finally remind yourself, it's all you, take a breath , bring your awareness to yourself and your surroundings, and when you're ready take that next small step forward. The world requires your boldness, your courage ...even if its doesn't look perfect.