
Do you ever feel like you’re hiding a part of yourself from the world? You want to speak up, share your gifts, or step into your true self—but something holds you back. It’s as if an invisible wall keeps you from being fully seen.
That wall often looks like fear:
What if I’m judged?
What if I fail?
What if I’m not good enough?
This fear isn’t just in your mind—it’s woven into your energy. And it’s keeping you from shining in the way you were meant to.
I know this because I’ve been there. For so long, I hid parts of myself—my gifts, my passions, even my voice—because I was afraid of what people might think. I worried about being judged or misunderstood, and that fear kept me small.
But the truth is, hiding only made me feel more disconnected from who I really was. It wasn’t until I started to face these fears and heal the wounds behind them that I finally began to feel free.
The Roots of the Fear of Being Seen
The fear of being seen often stems from:
1. Past Life Experiences: Many of us carry soul memories of being silenced or punished for standing out—whether it was for speaking our truth, practicing our gifts, or simply being different.
2. Childhood Conditioning: If you were criticized, ignored, or told to “stay small,” those wounds can leave an imprint that follows you into adulthood.
3. Cultural Pressures: We live in a world that often rewards conformity over authenticity, making it even harder to show up as your true self.
How This Fear Manifests
The fear of being seen can show up in subtle ways:
Hesitating to share your ideas or opinions.
Holding back your creativity or passions out of fear of judgment.
Avoiding opportunities that would put you in the spotlight, even when you know they align with your purpose.
Feeling like you have to wear a “mask” to be accepted.
Healing the Fear of Being Seen
The good news? You don’t have to let this fear define you. Here’s how you can start shifting it:
1. Acknowledge the Fear
Fear thrives in the shadows. By acknowledging it, you take away some of its power. Try journaling about where this fear might come from. Ask yourself:
When did I first start feeling afraid of being seen?
What am I truly afraid of?
2. Work with Your Inner Child
Often, the fear of being seen begins in childhood, when we’re first told it’s not safe to express ourselves. In Somatic Coaching, we work with the inner child to gently reconnect with the parts of ourselves that feel scared or silenced.
This can involve visualizing your younger self and tuning into where the fear lives in your body. By holding space for these emotions and gently releasing them, you create safety for your inner child to feel seen and heard.
You might even ask your inner child:
What do you need to feel safe to shine?
What words of encouragement would help you feel brave?
This process isn’t about “fixing” yourself—it’s about creating compassion and integration, so you can show up fully as who you are.
3. Release Energetic Blocks
Healing practices like Angelic Reiki or past life regression can help release the energetic imprints of fear. By clearing these blocks, you create space for confidence and authenticity to emerge.
4. Practice Being Seen, Gently
Start small. Share something vulnerable with a trusted friend. Post a photo or thought on social media that feels authentic to you. These little steps will help you build confidence over time.
5. Visualize Your Light Expanding
In meditation, imagine a light in your heart growing brighter and brighter, expanding beyond your body. This light represents your truth and essence. Visualizing it radiating out into the world can help dissolve fear and call in alignment.
Your Light Is Needed
The world doesn’t need you to be perfect. It needs you to be you. Your gifts, your voice, your unique essence are meant to shine. And the people who are meant to receive your light will find you—not because you force it, but because you allow it.
Ready to Step Into the Light?
If you feel the call to let go of fear and step into your authentic power, I’d love to guide you. My programs combine Somatic Coaching, Angelic Reiki, and energy healing to help you heal the wounds keeping you hidden. Together, we’ll create a space where you feel safe to be seen—fully and unapologetically.
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