Soul-o Time From Awareness to Self-Trust
In my previous post, I introduced the idea of Soul-o time as a gentle reframe of what it means to be alone; rather than feeling lonely, or as if something is missing, offering a shift into something meaningful; a space where you can come home to yourself.
I want to dive deeper. Once you begin to create that space, what happens next?
Awareness is where it begins.
Self-trust with aligned action is what allows it to deepen.
Many of us are learning how to pause. To check in. To ask ourselves simple but honest questions like, how am I really feeling right now, and what do I need?
That awareness alone can be powerful.
But the real shift begins when we start to trust what we hear and follow our own inner guidance with practices that nourish our own soul.
Listening to Ourselves in a New Way
It is one thing to notice our inner world.
It is another to believe that it matters.
So often, we have learned to override (or ignore) ourselves.
We feel tired, but keep going.
We feel overwhelmed, but stay busy, taking on more and more.
We sense something is off, but talk ourselves out of addressing the root cause.
Over time, this creates distance between us and our own inner voice.
Soul-o time invites us to gently rebuild that connection by pausing, listening, and slowly learning to trust what will bring us back to center.
Self-Trust Is Built in Small Moments
Self-trust is not something that happens all at once. It is built over time, in small and honest moments. To build self-trust, we must consistently practice honoring our own voices and needs, above what feels convenient or conventionally appropriate.
It might look like:
choosing rest without feeling like we have to earn it,
saying no when something does not feel right,
taking a break instead of pushing through,
letting our feelings be valid without needing to explain or justify them
These moments may seem simple, but they send a powerful message to the self.
I hear you. I am here for you.
Over time, that message becomes our default; we begin to trust ourselves to meet those deeper needs; to recharge and reconnect.
When Trust Feels Unfamiliar
For many of us, trusting ourselves can feel unfamiliar.
We are used to looking outside of ourselves for answers. We follow expectations, advice, or what we think we should do.
So, when we begin to turn inward, it can feel uncertain.
Can I really trust this feeling?
What if I get it wrong?
This is part of the process.
Self-trust is not about always having the perfect answer. It is about staying connected to ourselves and our own wisdom, even when it feels uncomfortable. The more we practice, the easier it becomes to recognize what is true for us, and act accordingly with confidence.
The Shift Toward Inner Safety
As you continue to practice Soul-o time, something begins to shift.
You may notice that you question yourself less.
Your decisions start to feel clearer.
There is a quiet sense of calm that was not there before.
You begin to feel supported, not by something outside of you, but from within.
This is what inner safety feels like.
And from this place, life starts to feel more steady and intentional.
Soul-o Gentle Practice
The next time you find yourself with an opportunity to practice Soul-o time, try this.
After asking how you feel and what you need, pause and ask yourself, can I trust my own intuitive wisdom? Take some intentional breaths and soften into your inner knowing.
Follow this by asking, what is one small way I can honor myself right now?
The answer does not have to be big or perfect. Just one small, honest step.
Coming Home and Staying There
Soul-o time can be identified as a way of coming home to yourself.
The deeper power of this practice shows up when you begin to trust that self-connection and carry it with you into your daily life.
You are not only someone who can sit with yourself.
You are someone who can listen, honor, and trust yourself.
And that changes everything.
I would love to hear, what does practicing self-trust look like for you right now?
Live Life Open Hearted.
Love,
Suzi🩷