Believing in Yourself and Your Spiritual Work

For many people, self-trust is one of the hardest things to develop—and this absolutely includes spiritual work. In a realm that isn't concrete or tangible, it can be incredibly difficult to trust the messages we receive. These messages aren’t always logical, and we often don’t have “proof” of how or why they come through. People may doubt us, laugh, or even think we're being disingenuous.

But one of the most important aspects of self-trust is being true to yourself.

And don’t get me wrong—this is something I struggle with too. Trusting yourself is a consistent practice, much like meditation. Every time I doubt or lose faith in myself, I remind myself:

✨ My intentions are good.

✨ I know what I’m doing—or if I don’t, I trust myself to figure it out.

✨ I can walk the right path, even if I’m uncertain.

No matter what, I can trust my intentions. I trust that I’ll move forward with integrity. And if I don’t, I trust that I’ll do the inner work to find out why.

This takes consistent effort, and I still consider myself a student. But I know I won’t purposely lead myself astray. I have to give myself the space to be human—and love myself enough to keep showing up, even when I’m full of doubt.

Sometimes, we just have to do it scared.

Do it messy.

Many of us wait for the "right" time to move forward. We wait until we feel brave enough, healed enough, ready enough. But if we keep waiting for those feelings, they may never come.

That’s why we have to take the leap before we feel ready. The courage and belief in ourselves come from acting despite our fear. That action is proof that we’re invested in our growth—and in ourselves.

Because you are worth the risk.

I’m lucky to be surrounded by an incredible group of friends who model what it means to be authentic, speak truthfully, and hold each other accountable—with love. They’ve taught me the value of respectful, honest communication. And in moments when I didn’t believe in myself, I leaned on their belief in me until I could find my own again.

Spiritual work is all about relationships—not just with other people, but also with Spirit. No matter how we communicate with Spirit, when our intentions are for our highest and best good, we have to trust the messages that come through.

A dear friend once told me:

“Our gut is our intuition—it’s the truth before we judge it.”

The more we believe in ourselves, the clearer and more confident the messages become. Not only in our spiritual work, but in our personal relationships, our boundaries, and in our ability to stand strong when we’re walking our path alone.

Sometimes, we must stand alone. Not everyone will understand your path—but you still have to honor it. I’ve learned this lesson many times, especially in the early days of my spiritual journey. And with how things are unfolding now, I know this lesson will keep evolving.

One of the hardest and most transformative quests in my life has been the journey of self-love.

Yes, I know—“self-love” can sound cliché or fluffy. But it’s truly the core of believing in yourself. And it has been the hardest work I’ve ever done. I'm still learning, and probably will be for a long time.

When motivation comes from self-criticism, it’s draining. But when it comes from self-love, it’s empowering. There’s hope, worth, and genuine drive behind it. You want the best for yourself—not because you feel lacking, but because you know you deserve it.

I’m deeply grateful to the people in my life who walk this Earth embodying that energy. They lead by example—and they do a damn good job of it. I’m lucky to take even a spark of that light and reflect it back into myself.

So here's your reminder:

Trust yourself.

You’re not going to lead yourself wrong.