I was talking with someone recently about truth—
that raw, honest place inside where there are no walls, no masks, no pretending.
That space where we allow ourselves to be vulnerable enough to let our truth speak to someone else’s truth.
That, to me, is the language of the heart:
one heart speaking to another.
Before I Could Speak From the Heart
Before walking this path, I didn’t speak that language. I couldn’t.
I was too afraid to let anyone see the real me.
I believed vulnerability was weakness.
I was convinced that if you saw who I really was, you’d run.
So I kept my heart closed. I played roles. I wore masks.
I hid behind a version of myself I thought the world would accept.
But all that hiding left me feeling even more isolated. Even more alone.
And the more I suppressed my truth, the more painful it became to carry it.
It took a long time to let that fear go.
To open the door—even just a crack—and let the truth come through.
Surrender Is Where It Began
I had to surrender.
Admit that my way wasn’t working.
That my silence, my pretending, my performance—it was keeping me stuck. Sick.
That surrender became a turning point.
The moment I let go of control was the moment I took my power back.
From there, I was told something that has stayed with me:
You have to be rigorously honest if you want to get better.
No more pretending. No more hiding. No more playing small.
And that honesty? It wasn’t just about speaking truth to others.
It was about telling the truth to myself. Every day. Even when it felt uncomfortable. Even when it was messy.
The Power of Speaking From the Heart
The more I spoke from the heart, the more comfortable I became living in that truth.
And the more honest I was, the deeper my connections became.
But I won’t lie—it wasn’t always easy.
There were still times I held things back, thinking I wasn’t ready to let them go.
But each time I did, I felt the disconnection.
The space it created. The wall it built between me and the people who loved me.
Now, I know better.
When I’m not honest, I lose those connections.
I lose myself.
Honesty—heart-led honesty—is what keeps me aligned, connected, and free.
Your Truth Is Beautiful
It can feel scary to speak from the heart. To show someone your truth.
But that is the place where our most beautiful, powerful self lives.
Even when our truth is sad. Or messy. Or uncertain.
If it’s honest, it’s real.
And when we speak from that place, we give others permission to do the same.
So open your heart.
Speak your truth.
Let your light guide you—and light the way for someone else.
SLAY on.
SLAY OF THE DAY: Reflect & Rise
Do you speak your truth—or do you hide behind what you think others want to hear?
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What fears keep you from being fully seen?
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Are those fears yours—or were they passed down to you?
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How has sharing your truth helped you or someone else?
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What would it look like to speak more from your heart—today?
The language of the heart is honest, raw, and real.
When we speak it, we don’t just heal ourselves—we create space for others to heal, too.
Call to Action: Join the Conversation
I’d love to hear from you.
What helps you speak the language of your heart?
Share your story in the comments. Let’s cheer each other on.
And if you know someone who’s been afraid to share their truth, send this to them.
Sometimes, all we need is permission to be real.
