EMBRACE THE HEALING JOURNEY: DISCOVERING HIGHER PURPOSE
- True Luff
- Jul 23
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 5
A Message for Entrepreneurs, Leaders & Visionaries:
Let’s face it—success often masks the struggle. Behind polished LinkedIn profiles and boardroom wins are stories of rejection, betrayal, burnout, and failure. And too often, we’re told to “keep pushing” and “move on” without ever addressing the emotional residue of those experiences. But here’s the truth: Your healing is not a distraction from your growth—it is your growth.
The High-Performer’s Hidden Battle:
Entrepreneurs and leaders are expected to move fast, decide faster, and bounce back instantly. But suppressed pain shows up in our leadership:
In the way we micromanage out of fear
In how we tolerate toxic clients or team dynamics
In the burnout we normalize as “grind culture”
We must recognize that internal chaos creates external chaos. If your foundation is unsettled, your leadership will reflect that.
Reclaiming Power Through Forgiveness:
Forgiveness isn't passive. It’s active. Strategic. Empowering. It’s the tool that removes emotional debt and frees up energy for innovation, clarity, and vision.
Tool 1: The Forgiveness Shift: Ask: What weight am I still carrying that I no longer need to hold? Write it out. Then decide—Who or what do I need to release to move forward stronger? Forgiveness isn’t for them—it’s for your future.
Tool 2: Identify Your Triggers: What situations, people, or topics trigger a strong reaction in you? Instead of judging those reactions, use them as data points.
What belief is being threatened?.
What past experience is being echoed?
Awareness is the first step to control.
Tool 3: Build Emotional SOPs (Standard Operating Practices): Just like you create workflows for your business, create workflows for your emotions.
Here’s a sample framework:
Trigger – Identify what caused the reaction.
Pause – Step back. Don’t react.
Name It – Is it fear? Shame? Control?
Reframe It – What’s the leadership response here?
Act Intentionally – Respond with clarity and grace.
Purpose Over Perfection:
There is no perfect entrepreneur. There is only the evolving one. The one who leads from experience, not ego. From healing, not hustle. Your pain is not your weakness—it’s your leadership edge. Your past is not your disqualifier—it’s your preparation.
Real Takeaway:
You don’t need to be fully healed to lead, but you do need to be aware, intentional, and open to growth. Your leadership becomes more powerful when it’s authentic, and your influence expands when your heart aligns with your mission.
Action Plan:
Schedule 15 minutes this week to reflect on a pain point you’ve buried. Ask: What did it teach me? How is it still showing up?
Write a forgiveness letter (even if you don’t send it).
Build a 5-step emotional SOP tailored to your most common leadership stressors.
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