Friday Connection: When I Gave Up My Sovereignty
This week, I had a day that left me completely depleted.
Not just tired—knocked out.
My body has been in recovery mode for two days now… and honestly, I’m still not sure it’s done.
And the hardest part? I saw it coming.
I knew the schedule was too full.
I knew I didn’t have the energetic space for what I had committed to.
I knew my nervous system was asking me to slow down.
But I didn’t listen.
I didn’t protect my peace.
I didn’t stand in my sovereignty.
And I paid the price.
Sovereignty isn’t just about empowerment or confidence.
It’s about honoring your energy. Knowing what’s aligned—and having the courage to protect it.
On Wednesday, I lacked the sovereignty to do what I knew would be right for me. I let my schedule run me instead of me running my schedule.
And it was more awful than I imagined.
Not just mentally and emotionally—but physically.
It took me out. And I’m still trying to recover.
So today’s connection is a tender one. It’s a reminder that we can’t pour into others when we abandon ourselves.
It’s an invitation to check in with your body, your energy, your boundaries.
Because connection starts here. With you. With your ability to stand in your truth, protect your peace, and say, “This is what I need.”
Reflection Questions:
When was the last time you ignored what your body or energy was asking for?
What would standing in your sovereignty look like today—even in a small way?
What commitments or patterns might need reevaluating to truly honor your design?
Let’s connect on this—because we all fall out of alignment sometimes.
The magic is in noticing when we do—and choosing to return.
This was so heartfelt and a lovely reminder about how sometimes even when we see what's coming, we don't protect ourselves. I know since having human design in my life and you showing me how to set boundaries, I've gotten better with shedding what isn't mine. Thank you.
Today I am working and I know that sometimes I overly book myself with the one hour I have after work before going to pick up the kids. So, instead, today I will sit in the quiet and focus on my prayers and affirmations.