Letters Home #35 💌

Writing from: Banff, Alberta

“The Knowing feels like warm liquid gold filling my veins and solidifying just enough to make me feel steady, certain.”

- Glennon Doyle, Untamed

Dear Ones —

It took me almost 40 years but I think I’ve finally figured something out.

It’s the ability to listen to my Self, to that voice inside, when she’s talking to me.

I’m not referring here to the annoying thoughts and ruminating that swirls in my head. Or, the negative self-talk that has this way of shouting over the rest. (I’ll admit I still listen to that voice a bit too much but I’m working on it.)

I’m talking about something that has been referred to as a Knowing. Call it a gut feeling or intuition but it leaves even less air for doubt. Because even our intuition can leave us wondering if we’re making the right call.

The Knowing is a clear voice that calls me into alignment.

She says:

“That’s right, just a little bit closer…
nearly there…yes, this might feel gutsy… 
you’ll need to be courageous 
but, I promise 
this is exactly what …