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How to Overcome Fear & Step into Your Unfiltered Power to Gain Confidence & Manifest Your Dreams

Savannah Shea Blake
10 min readJan 2, 2024

Authenticity burns brightest in the face of discomfort. It demands an honesty that can pierce through societal expectations and unveil raw, vulnerable truths. Of course, the fear and discomfort of this can make both us and others squirm.

Our unfiltered selves can challenge people’s comfortable narratives, shatter preconceived notions they had, and in doing so, trigger undesirable (& even scary) interactions. In a world obsessed with fitting in, standing out like a radiant beacon can attract curious glances and cruel barbs.

There’s a natural and understandable fear in that discomfort. We crave acceptance, as throughout history it has been unsafe to be different and being outcast from the village most likely meant death.

Venturing into the unknown realm of unapologetic authenticity can feel like inviting rejection. The whispers of self-doubt hiss, “Tone it down, blend in, avoid ruffling any feathers.” But silencing our true selves to appease others is a slow suffocation of the soul. It’s trading vibrant flames for flickering embers, a life muted for the sake of fleeting comfort and false acceptance.

So, we must make a choice. Will we dim our light to avoid casting shadows, or will we embrace the full spectrum…

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Savannah Shea Blake
Savannah Shea Blake

Written by Savannah Shea Blake

S.S.Blake; Alchemy Coach, Yoga + Meditation Teacher ⋆ Host of podcast: Align Vibe Flow ⋆ Founder of EarthandWater.co

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