Many of us spend our lives feeling misunderstood, and I believe this is a universal experience. Early in life, we are faced with a decision: whether to accept the roles and expectations that the world assigns to us. At birth, we are free, but as soon as we enter the world and take our first breath, our training begins. Our individual paths start to form, shaped by what we allow to be written into our stories.
We each have the power to choose who holds the pen that writes our journey. Often, this choice is influenced by our need for validation. The desire to be loved, accepted, and seen is fundamental. Without saying it out loud, we act in ways that we believe are human and vulnerable, hoping someone will recognize us. In truth, this mirrors what the universe does: it listens for echoes that match its own, waiting to see if being authentic will finally bring recognition.
As a child, I wondered if my refusal to let others write my path made me difficult to love. By holding onto my autonomy, I lost relationships and safety nets, but I would not bend to others’ wills. There were moments when I wanted to shrink, to fit in and be like everyone else. However, pretending to be someone I was not only brought more sadness and made me feel invisible.
I have always loved people and all beings deeply. Even as a child, I felt a calling to serve others. However, the way we are taught to love often involves sacrifice; we are told that love must be transactional, that receiving love requires giving up something. But this is an illusion created by the structure of our world. The truth is, you are worthy of love simply for being yourself. To be seen and recognized, do not give up, even if the world tells you to stop searching and remembering.
My loves… your echo is out there, and you are loved. You are far more than you realize. I felt compelled to share this, perhaps because someone needed to hear it—or maybe, I needed to remind myself as well.
Love Your Silvia ❤️