The
Unspoken Truth: How External Voices Can Reshape Our Path
Years ago, a truly remarkable opportunity
arrived in my inbox—an invitation I initially dismissed as spam. I was asked to
be a keynote speaker for a Grief Workshop on a Native Reserve in Alberta.
Having just navigated a period where I'd felt stolen from and had seemingly
nothing, this felt like a profound answer to prayer—a divine gift, a testament
to spirit saying "yes" to me, transforming my circumstances. It was,
in essence, my graduation gift for enduring a significant test.
The organizer was incredibly supportive, and
the entire experience felt destined for success. I had an initial speaking fee,
but beyond that, I pre-sold an astonishing $15,000 worth of products, arranged
directly from this opportunity. They also covered my hotel stay, a paid flight,
and a rental car. The sheer energy I channeled into creating all the products
within the tight deadline was astounding; I truly believe spirit guided every
step. I was working 12- to 14-hour days, fueled by an inner drive. The day I
finished and shipped everything, I was ecstatic, ready to celebrate by going
dancing for hours—a testament to my overflowing energy.
As I prepared to go out, a spiritual friend
called, insisting on sharing the "truth" about where I was going. For
two hours, she detailed "how these people are" and how difficult the
event would be for me, based on someone else's negative experience. Before her
call, I could have danced for hours. After this "helpful"
conversation, I was utterly drained and practically passed out. Dancing was out
of the question.
What unfolded next was heartbreaking. The
event almost got canceled, and the woman who hired me was fired. My $5,000
keynote, initially planned for one to two hours, transformed into a week of
intensive one-on-one work. I was the only speaker kept; all others were
canceled. In my heart, I know this drastic shift stemmed directly from my
friend's unsolicited advice and her imposition of "the way it was."
While I'm grateful the opportunity wasn't entirely lost, her input undeniably
altered its potential.
The
Profound Lesson
The profound lesson I learned is this: another
person's experience does not dictate your own. By bringing that negative energy
into my space, my friend inadvertently changed the very trajectory of what
could have been a truly transformative experience for me. It underscored how
easily external narratives can diminish our inherent potential, especially when
spirit is already paving a path forward.
These experiences have taught me to be more
careful with my words, and even more protective of my energy—especially when
something sacred is unfolding. Because when someone tries to offer “truth”
without listening first, it’s often not truth at all. It’s just interference.
Your
Experience?
Have you ever asked something clearly, only to
be answered with someone else’s fear, judgment, or assumptions? Or had someone
try to "help"—but it left you feeling smaller instead of supported?
I’d love to hear if that’s ever happened to
you.
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