The other morning I was in a spin class when a song came on - you know the one, “Everybody’s Free (To Feel Good)” - and it suddenly hit differently. I remember thinking, yeah… that’s actually true. Everybody really is free to feel good. Not because life is perfect, but because what we think shapes how we feel. And if our thoughts shape our feelings, then we have more choice than we realise. 

Lately, as I’ve been learning how to tune into my inner wisdom, I’ve noticed how much better I feel in general, and I mean so much better that it almost feels strange. Before, my inner dialogue constantly told me to just work harder, put my head down, be responsible, and keep going. It sounded like, “Come on Sarah, just work. That’s what you’re supposed to do. That’s how you provide, help people, and prove you’re doing the right thing.” For a long time, I believed those thoughts were truth. But they were just thoughts, not guidance.

I never thought I’d be someone who meditates, yet here I am. And honestly, what I do probably doesn’t look like meditation to most people. There’s no guided voice, no ritual, no pressure to clear my mind. It’s simply me sitting quietly, breathing deeply, calming my nervous system, and thinking about everything I’m grateful for. That’s it. Somehow, that simple practice quiets the noise enough for something deeper to come through.

What this has really given me is trust - real trust in myself. I’m learning to stop listening to the voice that tells me to push and force, and instead listen to what feels right in the moment. Because of that, I’m moving my body more, going to exercise classes, meeting new people, and staying curious about others and about life. And the result is that I feel calmer and happier, not because I’m doing more, but because I’m finally living from what feels natural instead of what my anxious thoughts demand.

When you’re not in tune with your inner wisdom, it’s so easy to get caught in unhelpful patterns - comparing yourself to others, getting stuck in what people say or think, letting outside voices define your worth. But what other people think is just their perspective. It isn’t yours. And it never has to be. You are worthy of love and belonging, no matter what anyone has ever told you and no matter what you’ve been through. That truth doesn’t change.

That quiet inner knowing inside you - that pull toward what feels right - is unique to you. If you ignore it, life can start to feel heavy and disconnected, shaped by expectations that were never meant for you. But when you trust yourself and listen to that inner wisdom, you begin living the life you were always meant to live. Not someone else’s version. Yours.

Since living this way, I’ve noticed that I naturally attract people who share my values - without forcing it or trying to make it happen. When you live in alignment with who you truly are, it shows up everywhere: in your relationships, your energy, and the way you move through the world. We all deserve a life that feels right to us, friendships that are meaningful and supportive, and to be surrounded by people who truly see us, uplift us, and allow us to be fully ourselves. 🩷