I had a conversation recently that really pissed me off. I’d like to share it with you, not just to rant or anything, but because what I realized as a result of that conversation could be helpful to YOU, too.

But before I jump into that, a quick story:

Back in high school I was confused. I mean, who isn’t confused at age 16?

But seriously, the reason I was confused was because I didn’t fit in anywhere — but not in the way you are probably thinking.

I was in the “popular” crowd. I was a cheerleader. I dated the running back. I had tons of friends. I seemed like I was fitting in just fine.

But yet, I didn’t feel like I belonged anywhere. I didn’t know how to reconcile the different aspects of myself.

The fact that I loved cheer, but also loved blasting Fugazi one day, and Snoop Dogg the next, out the windows of my 4-door Honda Accord as I drove out of the school parking lot.

Or that I was highly intelligent, jonesing for existential literature, writing dark poetry about death and dying, and also the one first up on the keg-stand at any party, smoking like a chimney and playing with my tongue ring.

And even throughout all these years after high school, I’ve always felt multifaceted.

Not just being or liking ONE thing. And getting a lot of attitude about that.

As though a person who is a popular cheerleader can’t also be smart, edgy, and dynamic. That people won’t accept me and I’m somehow not “ok” if I don’t fit into an understandable box that they are comfortable with.

And so I’ve spent a lot of time just being a chameleon, and fitting into whatever particular group I happen to be hanging out with at the time.

Surfers? Sure…I like the beach. Goths? Yeah, I can dig me some Doc Marten’s. Punks? Hell yeah I like The Descendents. Jocks? Yeah I know a thing or two about football. Musicians? Yep…I’ve been in a touring band.

And because I can fit in anywhere, many times over the years I’ve felt like I actually fit in nowhere. That I could like whatever the group I was with liked, but not to the FULL extent.

Like I could talk surfing but when it came down to it, I didn’t actually want to get in the water.

And somehow because of this, I felt less than. Not good enough. Like since there were so many things that interested me, that I actually didn’t have A “thing.”

There was no box to fit myself into, so I stopped looking for my own box and stuffed myself into whatever boxes were already out there.

Well, surprise! Life hasn’t changed a whole lot since high school. People still want to tell us how to be. What is acceptable and what isn’t.

And lately, as I grow and explore in a new phase of my spiritual practice, I am right back in high school, not seeming to fit in.

I don’t meditate the way I’m “supposed to.” I don’t do all the things good yogis do. But yet, I feel closer to god and more myself than I ever have. And I love it.

And remember at the beginning of this post, I mentioned I’d gotten pissed off about something recently?

Well, not long ago I got into a conversation online that got me thinking. A LOT. About spirituality.

Basically, the point of the discussion was that to call yourself a spiritual person, you shouldn’t then like or want material things like expensive shoes or nice cars. In other words, how can you be spiritual and like stuff like that?

And it hit me in my heart. Because I had already been thinking those thoughts. Like:

“If I truly am spiritual, should I give all my messages away for free and not desire to make money?”

“If I truly am spiritual should I not eat meat?”

“If I truly am spiritual does that mean I can’t drink whiskey sometimes?”

And so when this conversation happened, it was like the devil on my shoulder speaking to the exact fears I was already having…which was...I’m not spiritual enough. I’m not doing it right. That other people know more than me how to do it.

And after I left the conversation, I had all kinds of thoughts and feelings. And ultimately I adore SO MUCH that this conversation happened because I was able then to really decide how I felt about it all.

And here’s the thing…I think blindly following the rules is a bunch of bullshit. (Tweet This!)

Doing things just because someone told you you “should,” without actually questioning whether or not you believe in that is the least spiritual thing on the planet.

To me…spirituality is individual to each person. It’s about love. It’s about being the fully expressed version of yourself. It’s about YOUR OWN relationship to god/divine/universe. And that relationship is formed by you. Just like how your partnership/marriage/relationship isn’t going to look like the next person’s, neither is your spirituality.

And that’s ok.

And it’s non-judgment, to the best of your ability. That means not judging other people’s spirituality and not judging your own.

I’m not saying to turn your back on what your teachers tell you, but I am saying, go inside and see if it resonates with you. Explore for yourself. Pay attention more to what feels good and right to you than to what everyone else is telling you to do.

Find your own mountain to stand on. Find your own outfit to wear. Do your own prayers. Come back to the things that resonate so strongly in your heart and bones that you giggle with delight when you’re experiencing them, and leave the rest behind.

No one gets to tell you who you are and no one gets to tell you how to be. (Tweet this)

YOU get to decide.

And if that doesn’t look like what everyone else is doing, then so be it. That’s ok. You’re no less lovable, spiritual or wonderful because of it.

And to me…THAT’S Wildheart.

Being who you are. Being connected. Being aware. Being truthful. Loving and accepting yourself for exactly who you are. Seeking. Exploring.

For me…my exploration has led me to so many forms of “spirituality” I never knew existed.

My motorcycle teaches me presence, because not being in the moment is literally a matter of life or death. It connects me to my surroundings. It makes my heart smile. It’s FUN.

Dancing is where I get to express my heart. Where I don’t think about anything else other than being exactly where I am. It’s communication with my partner. With spirit. It’s movement and love embodied. It’s freedom.

Meditating in my bed, laying down, right after I wake up is where so much of my messages and inspiration come from. Kundalini is where my soul feels connected to source, and I feel free from my old pain and wounds.

That’s my spirituality. The dualities of my fully expressed personality. My own relationship to the divine. Learning to truly love myself and others. Practicing non-judgement and noticing when I don’t.

What I don’t love about the spiritual community is when I feel like there is judgement. Or rules.

When one human is telling another human how their own personal relationship with god/spirit/divine should be…that’s like saying someone else knows better than me what I should do with my body. Or how I should decorate my house. Or whether or not I should get married and have kids.

It’s another version of judgement. Control. And someone else telling me what to do with my life and how to be. It’s the same idea as saying, “In order to be a professional business person you should wear a suit,” or “Don’t write on your blog about crying on the floor over some dude.”

But in my world, it’s my decision and my life. And my business. So I get to do it however I want to do it. As long as what I’m doing aligns with my values and greater purpose, I’m good.

As long as I’m feeling good about my own relationship with my own spirit, then I’m good. And I don’t actually need someone else telling me how to talk to my god. That’s personal. Just like how it’s personal what I do in my business or whether or not I sit or lie down during meditation.

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And if this post resonated with you, I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.

What does spirituality look like to you? Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in or were being judged for your version of spirituality? How did you handle that? Please share your thoughts and experiences below.

Not gonna tell you what to do,

Sally

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