Living Your Truth: Following the Call of Your Heart and Soul
- Laurie Fulford
- Jun 17
- 4 min read
Updated: Jul 7

There comes a moment on the journey of life when the noise of the world grows too loud. The expectations feel too heavy, and the life you’ve built starts to seem like a costume—something that no longer fits your spirit. If you're reading this, you may have reached that point. Perhaps you're feeling the pull of your soul whispering, “There’s more.”
That more isn’t outside of you. It’s within you. It’s your truth. And now is the time to live it.
The Power of Listening to Your Heart
Your heart always knows. It carries the blueprint of your authentic path—your soul’s purpose, joy, passion, and light. But too often, we train ourselves to ignore it. We follow what we were taught, what society expects, and what we should do. We strive for approval and success defined by others. In this process, we lose the thread of who we truly are.
When you quiet your mind and truly listen—not to fear, logic, or others—but to your heart, it begins to speak. It may start as a whisper, a longing, a gentle curiosity, or a recurring nudge toward something that lights you up. That’s your compass. That’s your truth.
Even though the heart is on the left, it is always right. It knows exactly what is right for you. It won't steer you wrong. Listen and act on your heart's inner guidance and knowing.
Letting Go of Ego and Stepping Into Soul
Ego is not the enemy—it’s the protector, the mask, and the keeper of the “safe” version of you. But remember, the ego doesn’t dream. It doesn’t soar. Instead, it is built on fear, comparison, control, and the desire for acceptance. On the other hand, the soul is built on truth, expansion, love, and authenticity.
When you set the ego aside and stop worrying about how others perceive you, you begin to align with something far greater: your essence. Living your truth isn’t about perfection; it’s about being real. Being real will liberate you in ways perfection cannot.
Recognizing that everyone has their own truth and path is essential. Your journey may not align with others, and that is okay. There is no need to keep pace with someone else's progress or slow yours down to avoid outshining another. Stand in the power of your soul. Embrace the light of your essence. Be the truth that resides within.
Embracing Your Authenticity
Stop projecting what you think you should be. Instead, show who you truly are. Be at ease with who you are, where you are, and how you are. Do so without ego, judgment, guilt, or shame. Step into your soul's essence and embrace your personal truth.
Other People’s Judgments Aren’t About You
One of the greatest myths we hold is that other people’s opinions define us. The truth is that judgment is simply a projection of someone else’s internal state. When you trigger someone’s discomfort or insecurity by standing in your power, it has everything to do with them and nothing to do with you.
You are not responsible for someone else’s feelings regarding your light, truth, or choices. The most powerful thing you can do is honor your own path—and let others follow theirs.
Be glad when people judge you. It means you are triggering their awakening and healing. You are part of their journey, helping them soar into their best life by being an example to follow.
How to Identify Your Authentic Path and Purpose
Your authentic path lies within you. It’s not something to seek outside. Instead, it’s a process of remembrance.
Follow Your Passion
What excites you? What brings you alive? What makes you lose track of time? Passion is the language of the soul.
Notice What Keeps Calling You
Are there themes or dreams resurfacing in your heart? Those are not coincidences; they are signs of alignment.
Feel Your Yes and Your No
Your body is wise. It contracts when you’re out of alignment and expands when you’re on track. Trust in those sensations.
Allow Yourself to Change
You are not the same person you were five years ago—and you don’t need to be. Evolution is part of authenticity. Grant yourself permission to grow.
Release the Programming
Ask yourself: Whose voice is this? when fear or doubt arises. Is it truly yours, or something you’ve been conditioned to believe?
Getting Out of Your Own Way
You can’t live your truth while clinging to limits. So many hold themselves back because they don’t feel ready or worthy. Here’s a secret:
You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be honest.
The moment you decide to stop pretending and hiding, you begin the process of liberation. You start to rise. You get out of your own way.
Living Your Best Life from Your Truth
When you live in alignment with your truth:
You create from joy, not fear.
You attract aligned people and opportunities.
You don’t chase those who are drifting away from your life; let them go.
You feel peace, even when the world is uncertain. You stay grounded and connected.
You become magnetic simply by being yourself. Like-minded people will increasingly appear in your life.
The best life isn’t the one that looks good on the outside—it’s the one that feels right on the inside.
So, let this be your reminder:
You don’t have to ask for permission to be who you are.
You don’t need to apologize for choosing a different path.
You don’t have to shrink to make others comfortable. You don't have to dim your light for fear of outshining others.
Your truth is sacred.
Your heart is wise.
Your life is yours to live—fully, freely, and unapologetically.
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