Embody Your Medicine

We often find ourselves born into environments that may not be conducive to receiving our unique gifts—our "medicine." In these incompatible settings, where our talents and qualities go unrecognized or unappreciated, it’s easy to internalize the belief that we are somehow worthless or inadequate. This lack of acknowledgment can lead us to feel as though we are "bad" for being who we are, resulting in a significant impact on our self-esteem and our relationships with others.

When our unique gifts are dismissed or discouraged, we may feel pressure to suppress or ignore them entirely.

This can lead to a profound sense of disconnection from our true selves, causing our talents to remain dormant within us. We might adopt coping mechanisms to fit in, convincing ourselves that our unique self is something to hide rather than celebrate.

For instance, imagine an artist who grows up in a family that values traditional careers, such as medicine or law. If the artist's passion for singing is met with skepticism or ridicule, they might adopt coping mechanisms to fit in, convincing themselves that their creativity is something to hide rather than celebrate. They may adopt an inner voice that constantly undermines their creations, their voice, their ideas whispering doubts and fears that hold them back.

This voice often takes root during childhood, shaped by experiences where a parent or authority figure shows indifference or dismisses your creative side.

In response, you might develop a mechanism that leads you to mirror their behaviour, adopting a stance of indifference toward your own creative nature. By doing so, you inadvertently reject yourself before anyone else has the chance to. This internalized voice can result in them abandoning their art altogether, keeping their true potential locked away. And while designed to keep you “safe” and foster a sense of “harmony” and “belonging” with those around you, can also stifle your beautiful and unique medicine that you are meant to share with the world.

The good news is that you are not doomed because of this internalized voice.

In order to shift that, you will need to develop understanding toward this hard voice that blocks you from embodying your medicine, your gift. Making it understand it that there was never anything wrong with that.  It requires courage to confront the internalized beliefs that have held us back and to reclaim the parts of ourselves we’ve hidden away. However, the journey toward self-acceptance and fulfillment lies in the process of re-owning and embodying our unique gifts.

Finding the right environment—communities and people who genuinely appreciate and welcome your "medicine"—is crucial. These supportive spaces allow us to express our gifts freely and authentically. When we surround ourselves with people who love receiving what we have to offer, we begin to feel received and therefore we heal and flourish.

This journey is not just about personal growth; it’s about understanding that our gifts are meant to be shared. It is about recognizing the value of our contributions By embracing our true selves and seeking out those who resonate with our essence, we can transform feelings of worthlessness into a profound sense of purpose and belonging.

Ultimately, our task is to honor our unique gifts, embody them fully, and cultivate connections that celebrate our essence, our uniqueness. In doing so, we not only enrich our own lives but also contribute meaningfully to the lives of others, creating a ripple effect of recognition and appreciation for the diverse talents that each of us brings to the world.