If choosing yourself feels awkward, selfish, or strangely dangerous, you’re not alone — your body was trained to survive by being wanted, not by wanting things for yourself. In this episode, we talk about why the nervous system resists self-devotion and how small, honest rituals can rebuild your inner steadiness. I’ll share the moment I realized I hadn’t made a single unnegotiated choice in years, and walk you through three simple practices you can try tonight. If you need help calling your energy back before you start these rituals, go watch my free ceremony You Don’t Need to Protect Your Energy, You Need to Reclaim It.