From Surviving to Soul-Aligning: How to Take Control and Live Authentically
- Bruklan Starr LeFay
- Nov 26, 2024
- 10 min read
Updated: Aug 6
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Greetings, my Fantastical Fairies and radiant magical Starr-bursts... and yes, a glitter-dusted nod to those swirling in a spell of Bruklan-itis you're seen to. 🌙🌠
Life isn't meant to be lived on autopilot. Every moment is an invitation to reclaim your power, realign with your truth, and sculpt a life that feels like you. We can often forget that we are the creators of our own reality. This post is your gentle wake-up call. It's your reminder that you can take back the reins, listen to your soul, and design a reality that reflects your deepest desires. Let’s begin the journey inward and upward.
Let the Universe Lead: Surrendering to Soul-Aligned Guidance
There comes a sacred moment when we pause, look up, and realize that we are not lost. We are simply being asked to listen.
The Universe is not some faraway force. It is your eternal dance partner, your silent guardian, your divine mirror. Every synchronicity, every whisper in the wind every so-called "coincidence" is the language of the cosmos calling you home to yourself.
When you choose to see life through the lens of divine timing, the world softens. The chaos begins to make sense. Signs arrive when you need them most. On license plates, in lyrics, through the voice of a stranger. Suddenly, you're not stumbling blindly through the dark; you're following stardust breadcrumbs placed lovingly in your path.
Tuning into this guidance begins with stillness. With trust. With surrender. The mind quiets, the heart opens, and the soul begins to remember. You are not here to control the journey. You are here to co-create it. You're not here to force every outcome. You're here to align with what's meant for you.
And so you walk with your eyes open, heart lifted and in your knowing that the Universe has your back, your front, your sides, and your center. You are never alone. You are being led by love itself.
Let the stars guide you back to yourself.
Unlearning the Noise, Remembering the Truth
In this world we are constantly told who we should be, but the bravest thing you can do is remember who you truly are.
From the moment we arrive earthside, we are shaped by voices outside of us such as parents, teachers, media, and society's projections. These influences, though sometimes well-meaning, can tangle us in expectations that have nothing to do with our soul's calling. We wear masks to belong, we shrink to keep the peace, and we confuse survival with authenticity.
But then comes the secret unveiling.
This is the moment you begin to notice:
The way certain people drain your energy.
The way your body tightens when you're out of alignment.
The way your intuition whispers before your mind can speak.
You begin to realize: not every thought you think is yours. Not every dream you chase is true to you. And not every voice deserves a seat at your sacred temple.
Tuning into your true self means clearing the noise. It’s not always comfortable. It means unplugging from the static of expectations and turning inward to hear the music of your own soul. It's there, beneath the conditioning, beneath the fear, beneath the need to please.
This is your divine essence.
Unfiltered. Untamed. Unapologetically you.
The journey inward isn't a straight line. It's a spiral. Each time you return to yourself, you come home at a deeper level.
And in that still, inner sanctuary, you remember: You are not here to conform. You are here to glow in your own frequency.
I believe everyone deserves to live life their own way. People who are comfortable being controlled by others will seek to control those around them. I suppose they believe that if they accept being controlled, everyone else should be accepting of it as well. That way of thinking must be dissolved into nothingness. It does not deserve to take up space in this world.
From Inner Knowing to Aligned Action: The Path to Live Authentically in Your Power
There is a wild kind of magic that awakens when you begin to truly see yourself.
Not the version of you molded to fit into others' boxes. Not the you who dimmed her light for approval. But the real you. The one beneath the layers. The one who's been whispering through your dreams, aching to be heard.
Self-discovery is not about fixing what is broken. It's about uncovering what was always whole. It's the moment you hold your own gaze in the mirror and say, "I remember now. I never was lost. I was simply buried beneath 'shoulds' and silence."
When you begin to reclaim your truth, a sacred rebellion is born inside you.
You start choosing differently.
You speak with more clarity.
You walk with intention.
You stop apologizing for your desires, and you begin to live authentically in soul-alignment.
Embracing authenticity doesn't mean you won't face fear. It means you'll do it anyway. It means honoring your emotions, even the messy ones, and choosing integrity over approval.
And here's the alchemy: Self-Discovery is just the beginning. Action is where the transformation takes root.
It's the boundaries you set.
The dreams you finally pursue.
The small sacred steps you take every day that say, "I am ready now."
You weren't born to merely exist. You were born to embody your truth.
And when you do... You give others the strength to rise too.
I always encourage people to personalize their own lives. Start by identifying the three most important aspects of your life. Once you've established those, you can gradually expand. For instance, one of the things I've personalized is my Kundalini Yoga practice. Although, some insist it must be done a certain way, I don't subscribe to that belief. I adapt the practice to suit my life, and that's what works best for me.
Another area I've personalized is my self-healing sessions. These sessions are inherently individual and should always be approached that way. Self-healing comes from within and has nothing to do with external influences. This is why it is called self-healing.
I've also tailored the development of my Empire to fit my own goals and rhythm. I decide the order in which I tackle different aspects of it while observing how other successful women build their empires.
Your Circle is Sacred: Choose Those Who Nourish Your Light
No one becomes their truest self alone.
We may walk our inner path in solitude, but we bloom best in nurturing soil. In spaces where we are seen, celebrated, and safe. The people you allow into your world have the power to either nourish your spirit or slowly dim your glow.
So ask yourself with love and clarity:
Who lifts me higher without strings attached?
Who holds space for my evolution, not just my comfort zone?
Who reminds me of my magic when I forget?
Supportive people aren't perfect. They don't always have the answers. But their presence feels like peace. They listen when you speak, and they honor your silence when words won't do. They cheer for your wins, gently challenge your fears, and walk beside you. Not above or below.
And just as important: Are you that person for yourself?
You deserve a community, whether it's one soul or a circle of many, that honors your growth, not your perfection. People who inspire you to rise without shrinking. People who reflect your light back to you when shadows fall.
It's okay to outgrow relationships that no longer align.
It's okay to seek spaces where your energy is respected, not drained.
It's okay to say, "I choose love over loyalty to the wrong things."
Protect your peace like it's holy, because it is.
And remember: when you surround yourself with love, support, and Soul-Aligned connections, you become unstoppable.
It is always wonderful to have supportive people in your space but if this is something you do not currently have then it is so important to be your own cheerleader. Give yourself the support and unconditional love you need to thrive in life.
Designing Daily Rituals That Reflect the Real You
Personal power doesn't just live in the big decisions. It lives in the quiet rhythm of your every day.
In the way you rise. In the way you speak to yourself. In the way you pour intention into even the simplest act.
When you begin to design your life from the inside out, your routines become rituals. Your habits become hymns to your soul. Your calendar begins to honor your true essence. Not the expectations of a world that never quite understood your magic.
Daily rituals are where you anchor your authenticity.
They don't have to be grand. They only need to be true.
Maybe it's lighting a candle before you write.
Pulling a card each morning to receive divine guidance.
Dancing freely in your room when no one's watching
Whispering affirmations into your tea as you sip it like a potion.
These moments are not small. They are sacred. They tell the Universe, "I remember who I am, and I choose to live accordingly."
When you consciously weave your rituals into your days, you create a life that nourishes you from the inside. A life that reflects your essence, your values, your dreams.
This is how you take back control:
By choosing, every single day, to show up for your soul.
The more your life reflects who you truly are, the more magnetic it becomes.
Not because you're trying to be anything...
But because you're simply being you.
🌟 Closing Thoughts: Reclaiming the Pen, Rewriting the Story
You are the author of your life.
Not your past.
Not the opinions of others.
Not too systems that told you to shrink.
You.
And from this moment forward, you are free to write a new chapter. One that reflects your truth, your voice, your soul's deepest desires.
Personalizing your life isn't about perfection or rigid control. It's about alignment. It's about pausing long enough to hear your own heartbeats. It's about remembering that your path doesn't need to make sense to anyone else to be sacred.
The Universe is guiding you.
Your inner voice is rising.
Your truth is waiting to be lived.
So choose you.
Choose what sparks your spirit.
Choose the people, the rituals, the dreams that mirror your highest self.
And then watch the world around you begin to shift in response.
Because when you reclaim your power, when you start living as if your soul was leading...
You become unstoppable.
Unshakable.
Unforgettable.
And most of all, you become free.
Affirmation
I am the author of my life, guided by the stars and rooted in my truth.
🔮Ritual:
Reclaiming the Pen: A Sacred Reset for Living Life Your Way
Purpose:
To energetically release outside influences, tune into your true self, and set intentions for a life that reflects your soul's unique design.
You Will Need:
2 pieces of paper
A pen (bonus if it's beautiful or symbolic to you)
A small white candle (for purity & soul truth)
A bowl of water (for emotional clarity)
A crystal (optional-clear quartz, amethyst, or moonstone)
Peaceful music or silence
🌠Step 1: Create Your Sacred Space
Dim the lights. Light your candle. Take a few deep, conscious breaths. Let your exhale release the expectations, noise, and pressure of the outside world.
Say aloud (or in your heart):
"I enter this moment in devotion to my truth. I am safe to remember who I really am."
🌌Step 2: Release the External
Write on your paper:
"I release..."
Then list all the things that are not truly yours. Expectations, labels, roles, old beliefs, and influences that no longer serve you.
Fold the paper and dip it into the bowl of water. As the paper absorbs the water, imagine those false layers dissolving away.
Say:
"I release what is not mine. I return to my essence."
💖Step 3: Tune Into Your Soul Voice
Now write a love letter to yourself as if your higher self were speaking.
Let it begin with:
"Beloved, this is who you truly are..."
Let the words flow. Don't censor or overthink. You're remembering.
🔥Set Your Intentions With Fire & Light
Take your crystal or place your hand over your heart. Whisper or write:
"This is what I now choose..."
List 3 ways you will begin to understand your true self. New habits, boundaries, dreams, or rituals that reflect the real you.
Gaze at the flame. Imagine it igniting your new paths.
Say:
"I reclaim my life. I walk in truth. I create with love."
🌺Step 5: Close the Ritual
Blow out the candle slowly, imagining the light now glowing inside you.
Keep your soul letter in a sacred place (your journal, altar, or drawer) and revisit it whenever you forget how powerful you are. Close with the following prayer.
💐A Prayer for Returning to Myself
Dear Universal Source of all,
Guide of stars and keeper of truth,
I surrender what no longer serves me...
The masks, the noise, the shoulds, and all the weight that never belonged to me.
Help me tune into the whispers of my soul,
To hear the voice I silenced long ago.
Let my days be shaped not by fear,
But by intention, ritual, and radiant self-love.
Surround me with those who seek my light
And remind me of it when I forget.
Root me in authenticity,
And lead me gently but boldly into action.
Today I reclaim the pen.
Today I return to myself.
And so it is.
Amen. 🌠
Until we meet again, may your path be lit with moonbeams, your heart guided by stardust, and your days wrapped in pure magic.
I'll see you in the next post, my luminous beings. Stay glowing, stay golden. 💫
Let's Lift Each Other Up
If this post spoke to your soul, I'd love to hear how it resonated with you. Feel free to share a reflection, an affirmation, or even a small step you're taking to reclaim your path. And if you see someone else's comment that lights you up let them know! Let's turn this comment space into a ripple of encouragement, where we celebrate each other's growth and remind one another: you are not alone on this journey. 🌟
Your Voice Matters!
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