Ingrained
Rediscovering What Has Always Been Within Us
There are essential parts of us that have existed since the very beginning—before we were shaped by societal expectations, before the world around us dictated who we should be. These intrinsic parts are deeply ingrained within us, woven into the very fabric of our existence and essence. They are not things to be learned; they are the parts of ourselves that are to be remembered.
Ingrained within us is what is inherently ours—our intrinsic worth, our natural curiosity, and our unique authenticity that shapes our very essence. These beautiful truths reside deep within us, remaining untouched by the passage of time or the various circumstances and challenges we encounter along our journeys. We do not need to strive to become anything new or different in order to feel truly complete and fulfilled. The reality is, we already are whole just as we are, with all the richness of our experiences and the depth of our being.
The Inherent Worth We Often Forget
Somewhere along the way, we are taught that our worth is something we must earn. We are conditioned to believe that our value is tied to achievement, productivity, or external validation. But the truth is, worth is not something that can be gained or lost—it simply is.
Just as a tree does not need permission to grow, just as a river does not need to justify its path, we, too, exist with an intrinsic value that cannot be diminished.
Our worth is ingrained in who we are, not in what we do. And yet, so many of us spend our lives searching for something outside of ourselves to tell us we are worthy.
So let me tell you, you’re worth has been within in you all along.
Ingrained is a call to remember, but also to unlearn the doubts, the insecurities, the false beliefs that have buried your truth. To return to the knowing that we are enough—just as you are!
The Wonder That Guides Us
Curiosity is one of the most natural aspects of being alive. As children, we approach the world with wide eyes and open hearts, eager to explore, to discover, to understand. But as we grow, we are often discouraged from questioning too much, from dreaming too big, from wandering too far.
Yet, curiosity is not something that can be erased. It’s forever ingrained within us. It is what pulls us toward new experiences, fresh perspectives, and deeper truths. It is the spark that fuels our evolution—the quiet whisper that says…
There is more to see.
More to learn.
More to become.
The Authentic Self Beneath the Layers
In a world that constantly tells us how to act, what to want, and who to be, authenticity is a radical act. We are taught to fit in, to mold ourselves to expectations, to trade our truth for acceptance. But deep within, there is a version of us untouched by these external influences—the version that longs to be seen, to be expressed, to be fully alive.
Authenticity is not about becoming someone new; it is about peeling away the layers that are not us. It is about listening to our inner voice, honoring our desires, and having the courage to live in alignment with what feels true. It is about remembering that we do not need to be anything other than who we already are.
Your authenticity is the raw, unfiltered self beneath the expectations, the one that existed before the world told you who to be.
Embracing what is ingrained is an invitation to return to that self, to trust it, and to live unapologetically in your truth.
Coming Home to Ourselves
What is ingrained within us cannot be taken away. Our worth, our wonder, our authenticity—they are not things to be found but truths to be remembered.
When we stop searching outside of ourselves for validation, meaning, and identity, we realize that everything we need has always been within us.
So let go of the noise.
Let go of the expectations.
And remember who you were before the world told you otherwise.
