Sovereignty
- Root & Rising
- 6 days ago
- 2 min read
Lately, something has been rising gently in my spirit—a truth I can no longer ignore.
I need to begin claiming my own sovereignty.
“Sovereignty is the sacred act of returning to myself—softly, wholly, without apology.”
It’s one of those quiet realizations that shows up and keeps whispering until you finally pause to listen. I haven’t fully stepped into the work yet, but I know in my bones that it’s something I need to do. Not with urgency or pressure, but with presence. It feels like a natural companion to the shadow work I’ve already begun—another layer of coming home to myself.
“You alone are enough. You have nothing to prove to anybody.” Maya Angelou
To me, sovereignty means belonging to myself. It’s about gently pulling back the pieces I’ve scattered—through people-pleasing, over-giving, shrinking, or second-guessing—and learning to trust my voice again. It’s choosing myself, every day, even when it feels unfamiliar.
“To be ourselves causes us to be exiled by many others and yet to comply with what others want causes us to be exiled from ourselves.” Clarissa Pinkola Estés (author of Women Who Run with the Wolves)
I want to share this part of the journey with you, because I know I’m not the only one walking it. If this speaks to you too, here are a few gentle ways we can begin exploring sovereignty together:
A Soft Start to Sovereignty
1. Place your hand on your heart.
Whisper, “I belong to myself.” Say it again, even if it feels odd. This is a seed.
2. Notice where you abandon yourself.
This isn’t about shame—it’s about awareness. Do you say yes when you mean no? Do you shrink your joy, your needs, your voice?
3. Reclaim one small thing.
Choose something tiny, just for you. A boundary. A truth. A quiet moment of stillness. Honor it as sacred.
4. Journal with this prompt:
Where in my life am I ready to return to myself?
Write slowly. Let it unfold.
5. Talk to your shadow.
When resistance shows up, be curious. Ask,
“What are you protecting me from?” and listen with compassion.
I’d love to know—what does sovereignty mean to you? Are there places in your life where you’re beginning to reclaim your space, your voice, your truth?
“To be sovereign is to be in right relationship with your own spirit. It’s not about force—it’s about remembering, reclaiming, and rising with love.”
Leave a comment below, or send me a message. This space is for you as much as it is for me. We are learning together.
Blessed Be,
Bobbi Ann
Rooted in truth, rising in wholeness.
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Very well written Bobbi. I am on this journey as well. Your blog is very encouraging.