In our fast-paced world, many of us hide our true selves, our gifts, and our authentic purpose. The journey toward embracing visibility can be challenging, but as I’ve discovered, it’s one of the most liberating experiences we can have. After over 20 years of keeping my spiritual gifts hidden, I recently emerged from what I call my “spiritual closet” to fully embrace my role as a Reiki master and spiritual guide.
The catalyst for this transformation came from a profound moment when I heard the question: “Why wouldn’t you be seen?” These words resonated through my entire being. Despite practicing Reiki for decades, I had kept this central part of my identity hidden from most people in my life. I operated almost underground, with only selected individuals knowing about my spiritual practice and abilities. This hiding stemmed from deep-seated fears of judgment, misunderstanding, and concerns that others wouldn’t fully comprehend my sacred intention in this work.
The journey toward accepting visibility required extensive inner healing work. Through womb space meditations, inner child healing, and consistent spiritual practice, I gradually built the foundation of safety within myself that allowed me to step out and be seen. This doesn’t mean I now participate in every spiritual opportunity – discernment remains crucial. I still consult with my spirit team about alignment and make careful choices about where and how I share my gifts, ensuring they honor the sacred nature of this work.
During these transformative times, we’re all experiencing significant energetic shifts. The Spirit Fox oracle card perfectly captures this moment: “Trust your talents in changing times.” Like the resilient fox that can adapt to various environments while maintaining its essence, we too are equipped with everything we need to navigate these shifts. The message is clear: the experience of being hunted or threatened is behind us, and we’re being invited to emerge from our dens to reveal our glory and talents.
Self-care becomes essential during these transitions. Not just basic maintenance like eating and hydration, but profound self-love practices that nourish our souls. As women especially, we often pride ourselves on our ability to juggle countless responsibilities – caring for others, working, maintaining homes, supporting communities – while neglecting our own wellbeing. This pattern eventually depletes our ability to live our purpose fully.
Simple practices like five-minute daily meditations can make a significant difference. Even a brief pause to breathe deeply while staring at a candle can calm your nervous system, clear mental space, and create room for intuition to flourish. Another powerful practice is authentic human connection – like experiencing a full three-minute hug, which initially might feel uncomfortable but ultimately creates a profound energetic exchange that can lift the weight of the world from your shoulders.
As these limiting beliefs and fears begin falling away, new possibilities emerge. For me, this manifested as a decision to teach my first Reiki class – something I’d resisted for years despite numerous requests. The moment I embraced this calling, an incredible burst of energy surged through me, making it nearly impossible to remain focused on my conventional job. My soul seemed to leave my body and dance around the house with excitement at the prospect of teaching others to channel healing energy.
This transition hasn’t been without internal struggle. Balancing 3D responsibilities like family support and financial obligations with spiritual calling creates tension. Yet increasingly, when Spirit asks “What do you value most?” and “Where do you feel most alive?” the answer becomes undeniable – in energy healing, connecting with people, providing meditations, and helping others through their life journeys.
Remember that we’re all on this healing journey together. No matter where someone appears to be on their spiritual path, we all have moments of doubt, fear, and resistance. The difference comes in recognizing these patterns and continuing to move forward despite them. As limiting beliefs disintegrate and fall away from our energetic fields, we create space for our authentic purpose to emerge and flourish.
Thank you! Have a blessed day!
Justina M. Sharp RN-BSN, Angel Reiki Practitioner
justina@angelreikijourney.com
Instagram: @angelreikijourney
