Wow. Today is a big day for me. I have been thinking about launching this blog and website for over 6 months and have come up with one excuse after another as to why I had to wait a little longer. Every excuse was very convincing and seemingly necessary— I had to get the perfect domain name; I had to look for jobs; I had to do homework for my master’s program; I had to record a perfect video for my homepage; I had to read 8,000 articles on writing blogs and launching websites so I could “do it right.” It turns out, as helpful as those steps were, they were just my brain’s way of distracting me from the real truth: I was afraid to really show the public my authentic self. I was afraid to write a blog from my heart and be vulnerable in front of other people who might disagree or criticize me, or who might not like the real me. I was afraid to “come out of the closet.” Anyone who is brave enough to write a blog is “putting themselves out there.” The internet is vast and we all know about the cyber-bullying and other unfiltered negative commentary that flies around the web at the speed of light. The truth is, the idea of writing a blog with a “comments” section below it scares the sh*t out of me. What if someone writes a negative comment about something I write? But the bigger truth is, deep down I long to inspire and uplift people with positive and thoughtful posts. I yearn to add some positive sunlight into a world with so much negativity. So I’m feeling scared and I’m doing it anyway. I’m coming out of the “spiritual closet.” Some people might not understand or might think I’m wacky, but at least I’m being authentic. And if I inspire just one person out there to step up and be brave and authentic in whatever scares them in life—to come out of whatever their closet might be—then I’m happy. So here I am world! Yes I am an attorney and yes I love the environment and yes I’m from Buffalo. I’m also a very spiritual person who is fascinated by all these crazy new agey philosophies and finding more positive ways of looking at our experiences on this planet. Yes I believe in God or Spirit or the Universe or whatever you might call it and yes I believe in angels and fairies and the power of intuition and numerology. And what I believe in most of all is being true to myself, and my true self is here to help and heal and inspire others to do the same. I did it. I came out of the spiritual closet. And I already feel stronger and more complete. Now what can you do today that scares the living sh*t out of you? I want to hear about it in the comments below! Yours in Courage and Authenticity, Tina :)
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Kelly
4/8/2014 03:26:08 am
Good for you, Tina! You are an inspiration, and I'm so proud of you for following your heart. I just read an article about 5 things dying people regret about their lives, and one of them was "not being true to who you really are."
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4/8/2014 04:22:31 am
Thanks Kelly! I agree-- life is too damn short to not be true to ourselves and be happy. Although I think we all struggle with "sweating the small stuff"-- I know I certainly do. What an awesome perspective you have-- you're a rock star and I'm so lucky to know you! xoxo
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Joe
4/13/2014 03:00:25 am
Hey Tina! Welcome to the beautiful world outside of the closet =)
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4/13/2014 07:21:45 am
Thanks Joe!! It was so great "meeting" you this weekend at the career intuitive webinair! You have such a relatable and inspiring voice!
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4/13/2014 08:57:15 am
Thanks Fred! It's exciting! I just checked out your blog and website and they are so awesome!!
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4/14/2014 12:53:15 am
Tina - It was great meeting "meeting" you at the career intuitive coach training this past weekend. I understand exactly how you feel. This is the year for me to "come out of the closet" as well. Your advice on selecting a deck of angel cards would be appreciated.
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4/14/2014 05:03:06 am
Hi Christina!! So great "meeting" you as well! Congrats on your bravery and authenticity this year! As far as angel (and fairy) cards go, I feel that Doreen Virtue makes the best ones. They are super easy to use (include instructions), fun, beautiful, and ACCURATE!! Here is a link to them on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=doreen%20virtue%20oracle%20cards&sprefix=doreen+virtue+o%2Caps&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Adoreen%20virtue%20oracle%20cards I personally love the Life Purpose oracle cards and the Magical Messages from the Fairies cards. But she has a bunch of great ones so just see which ones interest you the most! <3
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Emily L.
4/16/2014 12:58:52 am
Tina!!! Hooray! You are a long way from a cubicle on Paca Street :-)
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4/16/2014 03:32:54 am
Yay Emily!!! Thank you for your insightful comment!! All I can say is "I hear you!!!" Quitting my job was the scariest thing I've ever done and when life slows down it can be scary to be still and have to listen to ourselves. I am so proud of you for trying-- you are an amazing, smart, beautiful, hilarious woman and you are doing exactly what you should be right now. Be patient with yourself and listen to that flawless intuition of yours-- it usually speaks up the loudest when we allow ourselves to slow down a little in life! Would love to see you over Memorial Day!!! Yay!! <3
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AuthorTina Meyers is an Intuitive Coach and Feminine Leadership Facilitator and the founder of Women Advocates Rising and WARRIOR SCHOOL. She is a former attorney, and a seeker of creativity, courage, aliveness, and transformation in her own life and the lives of others. Archives
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