Have I shared the story of how I had a pensive look one day? I was slowly stepping into the realization of my purpose and just how powerful I was within and I was bothered… bothered about the effect my light and power would have on those closest to me, primarily my husband.

And it showed. That I was bothered.

“What is it?”

Silence.

“Tell me, what is it? Did something happen?”

Still silent.

“Toyosi…”

I whispered, nervously, “I don’t want to outshine you”.

Most likely not what he was expecting to hear but I had to get it off my chest.

It went quiet for a few seconds as he processed what l’d just said. He knew about my (wild) dreams, about (what I knew so far about) my purpose, the strength of my gifts and the fire in my belly and it was important to me in that moment to know that I had his consent to express all FULLY.

His response felt like an impartation.

“I release you to fly Toyosi. Fly at the highest level that you can”.And with that, the burden was lifted.

I felt emboldened and encouraged. I had the full support of the most important person in my life and it was liberating!