REDISCOVER YOURSELF
- Teri Angel
- Aug 7
- 3 min read

“We need to find the courage to say no to the things and people that are not serving us if we want to rediscover ourselves and live our lives with authenticity.” Barbara De Angelis
On our life journey we sometimes are asked to pause and examine what we’ve been carrying. The responsibilities. The expectations. The relationships. The routines. The energy. And perhaps most importantly, the silence we keep when our hearts are whispering, “This isn’t aligned anymore.” Saying “no” can feel like a betrayal—of duty, of love, of comfort. But sometimes the deepest betrayal is the one we commit against ourselves when we continue to say “yes” to what drains us, confines us, or pulls us away from who we truly are. We often associate courage with grand gestures—battles fought, mountains climbed, dreams pursued. But courage also lives in the quiet decision to stop pretending. To stop shrinking. To stop tolerating what doesn't honor our soul. It lives in the sacred boundary we place around our peace and our purpose. Authenticity requires shedding. Rediscovery demands release. You cannot rediscover who you are while holding on to roles you’ve outgrown or pleasing people who are not walking in alignment with your truth. It is not selfish to choose yourself—it is essential. It is not cruel to walk away from what no longer serves—you are making space for what truly does. It is not failure to let go—it is freedom.
Dear Angels, why is it so difficult for us to say no to the things and people that no longer serve our highest good? How can we find the strength to do so without guilt?
Dear Ones, you were born with radiant light woven into your being—a divine flame of purpose, joy, and truth. Yet over time, this light is often dimmed by the weight of obligation, the fear of rejection, or the illusion that love must come at the cost of your authenticity. To say no is not an act of rebellion—it is an act of remembrance. You are remembering who you are beneath the noise, the roles, the expectations. Each time you honor your truth, you fan the sacred flame within you. The reason it feels hard is because you were taught that your worth comes from being agreeable, accommodating, or needed. But we tell you that your worth is inherent. You owe no one your peace, your light, or your path. To walk away from what no longer serves is to walk toward your soul. And when you do this, the Universe responds. The doors open. The right people come. The joy returns. You are not losing—you are becoming. Release with love. Say no with grace. And trust that what remains will be truer, brighter, and more in harmony with your divine song.
Angels Whisper: Your soul is not a mirror to reflect others’ desires. It is a flame—burning with truth. Dare to let it light your way.
Today, I promise to choose me.
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is an International Peace Ambassador and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. www.angelspeakers.com
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