Influence and Power: The Introvert’s Inspiration to Speak 003 (FREE BETA VERSION)

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Part 1. The Practice

Speaking Your Truth – Holding the Good & the Bad

Hello, introspective soul.

One of the gifts of being an introvert is deep self-awareness. We often carry the emotions, dreams, and desires of our childhood with us—sometimes as fuel, sometimes as weight. Today, we’re going to explore what we longed for, what we received, and how to hold both realities at once.

Reflection: Revisiting Childhood Desires.

Grab your pen and paper. Let’s reflect:

• List 3 things you deeply wanted as a child but never got.

• Now, list 3 things you actually did receive.

Can you hold both the loss and the gratitude in the same space? Can you honor the complexity of your childhood experience without dismissing either side?

The Power of Speaking Your Truth

Introverts have a gift: we are keen observers. But sometimes, we observe without speaking. Today, let’s practice voicing our truth.

Complete these two sentences:

• "My childhood was incredibly difficult because of ________________."

• "My childhood was incredibly beautiful because of ________________."

Now, say them out loud. Just to yourself. Just to the room.

• No justifying.

• No over-explaining.

• No softening the edges.

Just your voice, telling your truth.

Now… take a sip of water. That’s it. You did it.

Part 2. The Poem

I Just Cried Over Him by Linnea George

i just cried over him
for the 224th time
this time because i want him to text me
and say
i love you
i will do anything to be with you
i will change what i need to change to be with you
childish fantasy
yes!
exactly that
i dreamed my father would say those 
exact words to me as i
cried over him and 
how mean he was 
little girl
listen:
you deserve a man
who enters your house
enters your heart
enters the space between your legs
who does not need to change
who is willing able ready
to do the work to stay in loving relationship 
with you
wait for him
he is coming
(and so will you)

Part 3. The Offer

Ready to Keep Growing? Come talk with us!

Speaking starts with honesty. I share my poems in this newsletter as an example. This is what speaking honestly can look like. What does your voice sound like? Let’s find out together. <3

That’s me the insanely debilitating introvert speaking in front of live breathing people.