WoW by Char~The Hidden You

The Hidden You

Stepping Out of the Shadows Into Authentic Living

By Chardonnay Beaver – chardonnaybeaver.com

The world needs the version of you that’s still hidden. Maybe you haven’t discovered that part of yourself yet, but let this be a reminder: you are necessary. Your life carries something unique—something your sphere of influence is waiting for.

Many remain hidden because of fear. Let me tell you something about fear: it’s counterfeit protection. It looks like it’s preserving you from loss, but in reality, fear robs you of the chance to flourish and walk in your God-given calling.

Now, let me be clear about what I’m not saying. I’m not saying go chase influence to showcase your gifts while your character and morals are questionable. Stay hidden and do the work in private. I’m not saying stepping out of hiding won’t be scary—it’s straight-up terrifying, especially if hiding is all you’ve ever known. But here’s the shift: the moment you realize you have more to lose by living in fear than by stepping out in courage, everything changes. Sometimes, you’ve just gotta do it afraid.

One condition that keeps us hidden is pride. Pride is a beast. It can mask itself as fear, often tied to insecurity, but it runs deeper than that. Pride strikes at the soul. It can show up as embarrassment—“I don’t want to make a fool of myself.” But who really cares, if what’s inside of you could unlock freedom and liberation for someone else?

And before your mind drifts back to rejection, abandonment, or failure—I get it. I’ve been there. But instead of seeing those experiences as events that happened to you, reframe them as experiences that happened for you.

Words of Wisdom by Char of the Week: I encourage readers to check-out my column from last week “Die to Self: The road to new life is the journey less traveled”