Have you ever stopped to consider who is  speaking when you hear “that” inner voice? 

And perhaps even more importantly, which part of you is listening? 

For years, I was most familiar with an inner voice of authority—one that never let up, never showed mercy. It had a sharp tongue and an endless supply of criticism. It reminded me constantly of where I had fallen short, what I had done inadequately, and how I still wasn’t enough. 

This voice had no patience for mistakes. When I thought about standing up for myself, it struck me down in an instant, reinforcing the idea that I simply wasn’t capable. And I listened. Oh, how I listened. 

The part of me that absorbed these harsh words was the same part that took everything  personally. The part that pushed harder and harder to get it “right,” to be better, to prove my  worth through endless effort and sheer willpower. 

I poured all my energy into fixing whatever it was I believed was broken within me. I strategized,  I analyzed, I forced solutions into place. And sometimes, I succeeded and reached goals. I achieved, I even won battles. But when I did, it never felt like enough. Because no matter how  much I accomplished, that voice would return—telling me I had done nothing right at all. 

And so, the cycle continued, an exhausting loop of striving, doubting, and berating myself for  still not measuring up. 

Until one day, another voice emerged. A quieter one. A voice of clarity. 

At first, it was so subtle I almost missed it. It didn’t shout. It didn’t demand. It simply whispered  in a tone I hadn’t heard before—one of understanding, of compassion. Instead of tearing me  down, it gently acknowledged what I was going through: You’re trapped in a battle you don’t  need to fight.

Unlike the voice of authority, this voice didn’t push me to do more, to be more. It simply offered  me a manageable step forward. One step. And when I took that step, I noticed something  profound. 

It wasn’t overwhelming. 

It wasn’t rushed. 

And it actually felt... good. 

Slowly, I began listening to this voice more. I realized that for years, I had unknowingly trapped  myself in a battle against beliefs that told me I didn’t deserve what I truly wanted. That I hadn’t  worked hard enough to earn it. That I was being punished for some unseen failing. 

But this new voice—this gentler, more compassionate voice—showed me that these were just  beliefs, not truths. And the way out wasn’t to fight them. It was to surrender them. 

Not in defeat, but in trust. 

So, I did. I admitted these limiting beliefs to a power greater than myself. And as I released my  grip on them, I felt something shift. My mind became freer. My energy became lighter. And  intuitive guidance began to lead me, step by step, toward something I had longed for but never  believed possible: 

Peace. 

Not just external peace, but inner peace. The kind that comes from no longer battling yourself.  The kind that allows you to walk forward with a sense of ease, knowing you don’t have to prove  your worth—because you were always worthy. 

And so, I ask you: what voice are you listening to? 

If it’s one of criticism, judgment, or fear, know that there is another voice waiting for you. One  of clarity. One of love. One that has been patiently calling you forward, step by step, toward the  life you were always meant to live. 

You don’t have to fight your way there. 

You just have to listen for what feels gentler, trust it is intuitive guidance and then take that first  step. 

If this struggle feels familiar, it may not have started with you.  

If you’ve lived under the influence of this inner torment, it’s likely that generations before you  suffered this way as well. 

Perhaps you are here to break this cycle, to introduce a new perspective—one of worthiness.  One that lets you feel whole, to accept you are enough, and to live with true fulfillment and joy.  

When you do, you will impact everyone around you, as well as those yet to come.  Imagine that... what if you are the one to stop the unintentional wounding in your lineage?  To accept that you are and always have been worthy, with nothing holding you back. It’s yours to claim—come and see! 

About the Author 

Jodi Hinkle is the founder of HerQuest Consulting & Coaching, where she guides individuals how  to break free from unconscious emotional patterns and reclaim their innate worth and personal  power.  

With a deep background in emotional intelligence, personal development, and healing  practices, Jodi helps others release self-imposed limitations and embrace a life of ease,  fulfillment, and joy.  

Through her compassionate and intuitive approach, she illuminates the unseen beliefs that  shape our experiences, offering a path to true self-acceptance and inner peace. 

Jodi Hinkle 

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