Look at the image above. At first glance, you see something delicate. It looks like a flower.
But it’s garlic—it’s strong. Pungent. Potent.
This is a simple reminder...we don’t see things as they are. We see them as we are.
What we mistake for soft is often layered with power.
- When your nervous system is in overdrive, everything feels urgent—even when it’s not.
- When you’re stuck in proving, everything feels personal—even when it isn’t.
- And when you’ve been trained to earn your worth, even your strength can look like a flaw.
Clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder.
It comes from pulling back, pausing to create space—and seeing with clean eyes.
Step 1: Awareness Check
What emotion is shaping how you’re seeing this moment?
Reflection Prompt:
“I’ve been viewing _______ through the lens of _______. But maybe it’s time to clear the view.”
Step 2: Audit the Noise
Your perspective has been shaped—by survival patterns, projections, and pressure.
What’s making the picture louder than it needs to be?
Quick ideas:
- Mute one expectation that’s not yours
- Question a belief you’ve been performing for—like approval, people-pleasing...etc
- Replace urgency with one deep breath
Reflection Prompt:
“Today, I will challenge the story that says _______.”
Step 3: Reclaim Your Time
Stop letting distorted perception set your pace.
Give yourself the margin to respond, not react.
- Say no to one thing that isn’t aligned
- Take 5 quiet minutes to reset your lens
- Speak from clarity, not from pressure
Closing Reflection
What if your strength doesn’t need to be louder—just clearer?