After completing the short video Finding My Voice, I took time to reflect on what truly came up for me. It stirred something meaningful, and I began to consider what it really means to find my voice.
For me, finding my voice is about confidence. It is about standing up for myself and not allowing my emotions to carry me in every direction. It is about grounding myself and learning to listen to the quiet yet steady voice within. This inner voice is often overshadowed by external demands, expectations, and responsibilities.
Finding my voice has meant reconnecting with myself, my heart, my mind, and my sense of purpose. It is the process of aligning my thoughts with my emotions and acting from a place of deep awareness. I have learnt that true clarity and strength come from that connection.
Two years ago, I decided to step back from teaching. At the time, I did not know where I was going. I felt completely lost. I had been giving so much of myself to others, students, institutions, and clients, that I had lost touch with who I was. I no longer recognised what I wanted. Everyone kept questioning my decision, and I found myself questioning it too.
For a while, I thought I wanted to leave teaching altogether. However, over time, I realised that what I truly needed was to rediscover myself. I needed space, time, and the freedom to reflect without pressure. I decided to take a step back for a year and see where that would lead me. In doing so, I gave myself the chance to consider what I wanted to do, where I was going, and what my purpose was. I needed to understand what was happening within me in order to move forward with intention and self-awareness.
Many of these changes came at a time of great transition in my life. I was navigating midlife, experiencing the effects of menopause, and adjusting to the reality of an empty nest. There was a great deal shifting, both around me and within me. It felt as though everything I had known was being redefined. The roles I had held for so long were changing, and I was left to ask myself who I was without them.
One of the most beneficial tools throughout this period has been journaling. Writing became more than just a means of expression. It became a lifeline, a way to process, to release, and to find meaning in all that was happening. Walking in nature has also been profoundly cathartic. It allowed me to connect with the natural rhythms of life, to breathe deeply, and to return to myself with a sense of calm and presence. Both practices have helped me stay grounded and clear, even in moments of confusion.
This is the journey I have been on and this is what Finding My Voice means to me. It is an ongoing process, but with each step, I am becoming more aligned with my true self.
