Have you ever noticed how many “voices” live inside of you?
The critic that whispers you’re not enough.
The protector who tightens to keep you safe.
The dreamer who longs for something more.
The nurturer who soothes.
The rebel who wants to break free.
All of these parts belong to you. They’ve been shaped by your past, by experiences, by family, by culture. And yet, so often, we mistake one of them for the whole of who we are.
We tend to overidentify with the loudest one — usually the critic, the worrier, or the fixer.
And when that happens, it feels like truth.
Like this is who I am.
But here’s the secret:
You are not your critic.
You are not your protector.
You are not even your dreamer.
You are the one who can witness them all.
Your inner witness is quiet, steady, and deeply compassionate. She doesn’t get lost in the chaos of the parts. She sees them, honors them, and chooses what’s true.
✨ This week’s practice: Notice and Witness
Pause with the Loudest Voice:
When your critic, worrier, or fixer takes over, stop for a moment. Name it: “This is my critic speaking.” That simple act of naming creates space.
Shift into the Witness:
Take a breath and imagine stepping back slightly inside yourself. Observe the part without judgment. Notice its tone, its urgency, its need. You don’t have to obey it.
Offer Compassion:
Say to that part, “I see you. Thank you for trying to protect me.” Let your inner witness respond with kindness instead of fusion.
Choose from Wholeness:
Ask: What feels most true when I see all of me, not just this one voice? Let the witness guide your choice forward.
🖊️ Journaling Prompts:
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Which part of me tends to be the loudest? (critic, worrier, fixer, dreamer, etc.)
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What does that part believe it’s protecting me from?
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How does it feel in my body when I witness that part instead of becoming it?
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What truth do I access when I sit in my inner witness?
This is a love letter to you, remembering that you are more than any single voice inside of you. You are the whole. You are the one who can hold them all in compassion and choose what’s real. Each time you step into your inner witness, you reclaim your power.
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