CHOOSING MYSELF: A LESSON IN TRUE EMPOWERMENT ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
"Self-love isn’t selfish. It’s the foundation from which we rise, lead, and love without depletion." – Angela xo
Choosing Myself: A Lesson in True Empowerment on International Women’s Day
Women’s empowerment isn’t just about showing up for others—it’s about showing up for ourselves. It’s about listening to that quiet, intuitive voice that knows when to push forward and when to pause.
Today, on International Women’s Day, I was supposed to launch AMPLIFY 2025, an event designed to uplift women. The old me would have soldiered through, putting my needs aside to hold space for others. But in stillness and reflection, I realized: the woman I needed to support most today was me.
The Moment of Clarity
My husband Mike was scheduled for open-heart surgery. As I prepared for this deeply personal and emotional day, I found myself at the intersection of logic and spiritual wisdom—balancing knowledge and preparation with trust in the unseen.
Before the surgery, I had a vivid dream: helium balloons delivering gifts, a Cheshire Cat grinning in the clouds, a golden castle in the distance, and a cobra rising before me. Among the gifts were a jewelry box, an unopened ring box, and an oracle deck. Mike and my best friend Emily stood beside me.
Upon waking, I knew these symbols carried a message: surrender, trust, and transformation. The balloons felt like divine messengers, the Cheshire Cat a reminder that not all paths are clear, the cobra a sign of deep awakening. And the number 444, which had been appearing everywhere, whispered: You are protected. You are not alone.
Balancing Preparation with Surrender
Leading up to this day, I did everything I could to prepare—learning about the procedure, supporting Mike emotionally, ensuring every practical detail was in place. But when the moment arrived, logic could only take me so far.
I chose breath over fear. Before heading to the hospital, I grounded myself in deep, intentional breathing.
I surrendered to love. The song All You Need Is Love kept playing in my mind, reminding me that love—not fear—would carry me through.
I trusted my intuition. As Mike was wheeled into surgery, I visualized him surrounded by golden healing light, knowing that he was held by forces beyond my comprehension.
A Radical Act of Self-Love
And then, in the midst of it all, I made a choice that would have been unthinkable to my former self: I postponed AMPLIFY 2025.
Not out of fear. Not out of doubt. But out of self-trust.
Because empowerment isn’t just about leading others—it’s about honoring ourselves. It’s about recognizing when we need to pause, when we need to soften, and when we need to pour love inward so we can keep showing up in a way that’s fully aligned.
The truth is, there is a reason for this timing. I am choosing to stay curious, not defeated. To trust that those who resonate with my work will understand this dance of life. To lead by example—not by pushing through, but by embracing what I need in this moment.
So today, I am celebrating self-care, self-compassion, self-trust, and most of all, self-love. Because in choosing to love myself in this moment, I am choosing to love Mike through his healing. And I know that when the time is right, AMPLIFY 2025 will unfold in even greater alignment.
A Message for Every Woman Today
On this International Women’s Day, my message is this: Trust yourself. Listen to your intuition. Know that empowerment isn’t just about doing—it’s also about being.
Sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is choose ourselves.
And in those moments, all we really need is love.
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