Sarah KingOnce a upon a time I used to be an expert runner. Not the sprint or marathan kind of runner. The “I run away from my problems kind of girl” runner.
Yes, I would still break a sweat, heart racing in avoidance, dry mouth from swallowing all of the unsaid words that were desperate to be heard.
Nope, I was a professional… running so hard and so fast that I thought I would never have to face the discomfort of truth.
The thought of expressing myself vulnerably and allowing myself to be seen in the dark shadows terrified me so much, the remembering of the physical pit of my stomach hardening, even just sharing this with you.
The thing was… every time I laced up my runners and took off at pace, I closed the possibility of seeing out that chapter in my life. Pulling the emergency stop cord and zipping out of there meant no return, no closure, no growth for me. It meant I was always starting back at square one without expanding my capacity, without learning my lesson… repeating the race.
At some point it dawned on me, mid run that as I continue to do this, I am closing so many opportunities to allow a partner into my life that actually gets to see the most vulnerable side of me. The darkness. The insecure however courageous and brave.
At that moment I promised myself not to run any more.
I slowed down and turned around.
And with a deep breath or five, I set myself up for successful communication.
Sure, it still gets sticky and icky in the dis-comfort zone. That’s part of that magic.
To navigate these areas, which were once my trigger points to bolt, I had to set my safe space. This started with ensuring that when I was opening the realm of expression with my partner that my emotions weren’t ruling the show. Yes, I had felt them all in their entirety, which diffuses the reactivity of each emotion. I could go deeper and link the emotion to the limiting belief or subconscious program running them, look at how the current situation activated this and speak my truth calmly and concisely as to how I would like to address and resolve the challenge at hand.
Having this process in place allows me to share my vulnerabilities with empowerment rather than like an explosive device.
Acknowledging the words spoken may be at times hard, and words in return may be hard to hear, ensuring that they are delivered and received with love and compassion.
And a personal tip… for me, holding a physical connection when communicating with a partner has become essential. As simple as holding hands. Having the energetic and the physical line threaded through our interaction, calms my nervous system and creates a sense of safety. When fears of rejection are in play, this was a game changer for me: a physical anchor and a reminder of the soul expression.
My running shoes are hung up. A new default has been installed. Allowing for safety, security, and heartfelt communication.
These awarenesses in my life are just one of the reasons I created The Empress Rising – Your 8 week return to power, clarity, and the woman you were always meant to be.
This is where high achieving, spiritually curious women finally slow their breath… soften their shoulders… and step into a version of themselves that feels grounded, intuitive, and deeply self-led.
Over 8 weeks, you’ll clear emotional heaviness, reconnect with your intuition, elevate your frequency, and rise into your next chapter with confidence and calm. If you’ve been craving more alignment, more inner peace, and a life that actually feels like you again… this is your sign.
We begin 5th January. If you’re feeling the yes in your body… If something inside you is whispering “this is my time”… Book a chat for more info and see if The Empress Rising is your next step. https://calendly.com/empressnation2025/30min
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