Breaking the Pattern: From Imposter Syndrome to Self-Trust

Over the past year, I’ve been exploring intuitive work through psychic classes.
When I sit down to practice, images come to me—unexpected, subtle, often unclear.

At first, I questioned everything.
Was I making it up?
Was I doing it right?

That quiet inner voice crept in—the one that says:

“You’re not doing it right.”
“You’re not enough.”

It’s the voice of imposter syndrome, and it’s surprisingly loud.

This morning, I set out for an early hike with a friend. We planned to meet at 7:30, but by 7:15, I realized I was running behind. I texted her that I’d meet her at the trailhead.

When I arrived, she wasn’t there. By 7:45, there was still no reply to my texts and no sign of her.

I assumed she had forgotten and sent one last message: “Sending love—let me know you’re okay.” Then I started my walk alone.

As I walked, I noticed a familiar swirl of thoughts.
I tried to be on time. Why didn’t she respond?
Then came the self-judgment:
Why am I annoyed? I should be more patient… more understanding.

There I was—in the quicksand of thinking.

When Love Grows You

My daughter Mattie and I recently went hiking in Point Reyes. Before we hit the trail, we picked up lunch and sat on the ground outside a bakery, laughing and talking. Something about the moment caught a stranger’s attention—they asked to take our photo.

I laughed out loud. If you’ve read my earlier blogs, you know why: our relationship hasn’t always looked like that.