Hey ,

Today I read an excerpt from a book that stopped me in my tracks.

"People ask, why can't I find a deep, intimate romance? The question is understandable, because people are lonely.

When we're not in a relationship, we think that being in a relationship would make our pain go away. If the relationship lasts, however, it will actually bring much of our existential pain to the surface. That's part of its purpose. It will demand all of our skills at compassion, acceptance, release, forgiveness, and selflessness. We might tend to forget the challenges involved in a relationship when we're not in one, but we remember them clearly enough once we are.

Relationships don't necessarily take the pain away. The only thing that takes the pain away is the healing of the things that cause the pain." *mindblowwwnn

-- Excerpt from A Return to Love by Marianne Williamson

Now here's the thing, many of us look to something to take away our pain. We think:

• Once I get that promotion I'll be good
• Once I get 10,000 followers, I will know my message matters
• Once I build the business I want and I earn $XXXXX amount a month, I'll feel secure

We think that the fame, respect, leadership position, money, and/or achievements is what will solve our problems or takeaway our pain, but in actual fact -- these things will surface the beliefs we need to challenge, and the fears we need to overcome.

Nature has its balance.

With that promotion, comes greater projects that demand more of your energy and stretches you beyond your capacity.

With those 10,000 followers, come the responsibility of leadership, of using your voice with wisdom and intention. Fame and recognition could bring you challenges you never knew existed.

With the business earning $XXXXX amount a month, comes the challenges that exist in that level of entrepreneurship. You'll see things you don't see yet, and experience challenges you've yet to receive.

Our point of arrival is the present moment. Instead of worrying about the future or wishing for something you perceive you don't have, focus on the present moment. Work on your current challenges. Reflect on your current pains. Grow in the ways that bring you joy and fulfilment. Use the audience you already have to inspire and impact.

With attachment comes suffering. When we strive for our goals because we believe we need to achieve those goals to feel complete, we'll always be miserable. When we think we need something else to feel complete or happy, we'll keep on striving for more and for the next thing.

However, when we acknowledge the present reality we're in and invite the wins and challenges it holds, we'll grow and evolve faster than we realise. We'll start attracting with ease, instead of striving with stress.

Stop striving and start attracting -- aligned relationships, opportunities, and experiences. Join me in my 6-months Own Your Voice Coaching Program, where we learn not only how to speak powerfully on stages and on social media, but also how to create a home within you, and building a strong relationship with your voice.

If you choose to take this opportunity in this season of your life to journey with me and oyv peeps, let me hold space for you in a 45 mins discovery call. You’ll leave with a clearer idea of what Owning Your Voice looks like for you in this season of life.

Simply click this link to watch my 2 hour masterclass that dives into my Own Your Voice Methodology and the link to apply for your discovery call lives there too :)

https://raefung.com/watch-masterclass

Keep shining as you are! If this resonates with you, share it with someone who might too :)

xx Rae