Beyond Fear: Aligning with the Life That’s Calling You
Candice Van Dertholen
Holistic Wellness Educator | Book Me For 1:1 & Team Sessions | Military Spouse | Domestic Violence Recovery Advocate
Happy Friday My Friend,
I hope this week has opened your heart to new opportunities and offered fresh perspectives on how you see yourself stepping into them. Lately, I’ve had many conversations about navigating the next phases of life- how to trust that you’re heading in the right direction, how to take that leap of faith, and simply go for it. What I can offer you is this: if something is in your heart to pursue, it has come to you in this moment, in this time and space, because you are ready.
Three major things that hold us back:
Fear of failure or success,
Not having enough clarity,
Holding onto old stories or ways of being.
Fear paralyzes us in a cycle of overthinking and hesitation, making it difficult to take the next step. Without a clear sense of direction, we waste energy on second-guessing ourselves, chasing distractions, or avoiding decisions altogether. Holding onto old stories or ways of being locks us into outdated patterns that no longer serve us. These stories become the lens through which we view our capabilities and the world.
And this is why we show up to do the inner work. When we work on our energy, we rediscover the natural rhythm of our inner truth- a quiet knowing that we are always held, always supported. We take action because we trust it is aligned with our highest good. This doesn’t mean we are free from doubts or fears; rather, it means we’ve learned how to navigate through them.
The world’s endless busyness reflects just how much we resist stillness. And yet, stillness is where the healing begins. At first, it can feel unsettling, like being asked to sit in vulnerability when you’re already feeling exposed. But here’s the truth: this is the opportunity to truly meet yourself; to open yourself to something greater within you.
Knowing yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can offer. What will your 2025 look like? Will you step boldly into your full potential and take the leap? I believe you have everything it takes to achieve what you desire—so what’s standing in your way?
Until next time, I hope you have a beautiful day.
Candice
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A New Beginning
The new year arrives like a quiet breath, soft and full of possibility.
It doesn’t demand, it doesn’t rush- it simply offers an open door.
This is the pause between what has been and what could be, a moment to honor the journey so far, to feel the weight you’ve carried, and to decide what you’ll leave behind.
The path ahead is unmarked, shaped only by the steps you choose to take.
There is no need for perfection here- just presence, just intention.
The earth turns, the light shifts, and within you, something stirs.
A spark of becoming, an invitation to grow in the direction of your truest self.
Step forward. The year waits to meet you.
The Warrior Within Healing
Business Consultant @ PM Hennessy Consulting | Marketing Strategy, Business Consulting
3 个月I wonder if: (I'm no expert) The fear of repeating some of "those old stories" causes us to stay in a... "safe, productive procrastination" mode?
Founder EEV Media. Legacy Lyfe. Longevity. Social Media Expert.
3 个月Candice Van Dertholen Such a beautiful reminder—trusting what’s on your heart often leads to the most aligned growth. Reflection opens doors to clarity!
Producing operational strategy & sustainable revenue growth for Startups, Early Stage SMB’s, & High-Achieving Business Leaders | Author: The BUSINESS BLUEPRINT | Reentry Support, Criminal Justice Reform, Homelessness
3 个月Stepping boldly can be be exciting and terrifying at the same time Candice Van Dertholen, many of us hear on this platform chose to embrace the exciting, but it has to be moderated as you take that next step.
Founder/Headhunter | Achieve Talent Solutions | Real Estate - Construction - Sales - Any Salaried Position | Bringing Relationship Building and a Personal Touch to the World of Recruiting! | achievetalentsolutions.com
3 个月Solid thoughts Candice Van Dertholen. There was, and still is, plenty of doubt and fear in me regarding growing the business. However, I very much believe in my gut feelings. It's just a sense of knowing that this is the right path.
Holistic Optometrist: 25+ years' experience. Vision Therapy Specialist. Speaker. Creator. Entrepreneur. Founder, Endearing Endeavors. AMAZON BESTSELLING AUTHOR.
3 个月Candice Van Dertholen A beautiful & super important post! Thanks for sharing.