Pattie Gonia started dressing in drag in the wilderness to avoid judgment. Eventually, that wasn’t enough. She wanted to do so publicly, and little by little she built what would become a platform, entertainment, and an adoring community. 

The real reward was that by giving herself permission, she also gave it to others.

Sure, she draws the usual amount of hatred, but that no longer rules her world. That was fear. Now she lives in acceptance.

The more we judge others, the deeper our fears are of being judged. And the person we are most likely to sentence harshly is ourselves. 

What would your life be without constant self-criticism while looking in the mirror, spending time remembering every wrong thing we ever said or did, or comparing ourselves to anyone who is not us? 

What if we recognized that being our true selves is nothing to hide?

The older I get, the easier it is to let go of others’ judgment as well as my self-judgment. 

Less judgment, more acceptance. 

My next level of becoming has begun. I have set a goal of bringing more color into my life. Engaging in more conversation, more aware of other possibilities. Going even more woo-woo.

Think of your deepest bias and ask yourself what the underlying fear that drives it is.

If you’re having trouble being brave and becoming yourself, there are many reasons for it. Hypnotherapy can help you uncover your barriers in a deep way. One that allows you to reclaim yourself and build a new understanding of how to be good to yourself and ultimately toward others.

If this sounds familiar, please reach out to me. The world cannot afford to miss out on your outrageous self.

Mary