In August 2020, I was in the process of publishing of one of my books. My literary agent wrote me a letter, on behalf of my publishing team, requesting that I delete a video and blog post in which I discussed the scientific inefficacy of face masks.
(The video was later deleted by YouTube due to their anti-science “Covid-19 misinformation” guidelines, but the transcript is still available).
My publishing team said they were “very concerned” about my mask post, because it would be “divisive” and could “hurt” people who had lost loved ones to the “pandemic.”
The email explained, “The world we live in is cancel culture central,” and they were worried the “book’s empowering messages will and can get lost in the Covid inflammatory fray.”
In addition, some of the editorial team were “personally hurt by the post.” (At that line, I’ll admit, I rolled my eyes so hard they nearly fell out of my head.)
The hypocrisy of the letter astonished me. They were so afraid of the impacts of cancel culture on their bottom line, they were asking me to censor information essential to open scientific discourse.
I asked myself, “What kind of logic suggests the solution to cancel culture is canceling people’s work?” (The answer is: no logic. That argument is not based on logic, but fear.)
After reading the letter, I didn’t know what the stakes were. I wondered if my book contract could be at risk if I didn’t comply with their request.
If I lost my book contract, I would have to pay back my book advance, which I was currently using to pay for rent and groceries.
Still, I didn’t entertain their request for a second.
I wrote them back, and explained my values of free speech and open scientific discourse. I explained that my blog — and my book in question — challenged mainstream scientific dogma regarding nutrition and dieting. I was not diverging from my work by challenging Covid myths, but remaining true to my mission.
I also pointed out the hypocrisy of asking me to cancel my work to protect me from cancel culture.
This letter drew my line in the sand. In the end, the publishing house published the book, and I kept speaking louder and louder.
In order to write without any censorship pressure, I’ve self-published my recent books, including my FREE book, A Few Practical Steps To Enjoy The Apocalypse: A Workbook for Awakening.
CHOOSING YOUR CONSEQUENCES
I share this story because many people found themselves in a similar position as I did, during the last two years.
They faced a choice: accept the consequences of courage, or accept the consequences of cowardice.
Sadly, I watched many people choose cowardice. They have self-censored, remained silent, and complied with health-harming mandates.
The most common excuses I hear for this choice is, “I couldn’t afford to do anything else. My job was at risk. I had kids to feed, a mortgage to pay.” Or, “The risks are too high. I would lose my clients, or my social media accounts, or my credentials, or my reputation.”
They reasoned, “If my income wasn’t at risk, then I would speak out.” Or, “If I wouldn’t face major changes in my financial stability, then I would act differently.” Or, “If I wasn’t in a small community where everyone knows me, then I would go mask-free.”
In other words, they are saying, “Given my circumstances, I can’t afford to be courageous.”
This is the lie our ego tells us, to keep us from becoming stronger.
If you are willing to listen to the voice of your soul, not the qualms of your ego, you would hear something different.
You would hear: By changing yourself, you have the power to change your circumstances.
By acting courageously when it appears you can’t afford to, you become more powerful and more aligned.
In other words, courage turns you into the kind of person who handles circumstances your previous self couldn’t handle.
Courage takes care of you, by turning you into a more powerful person. Not powerful in the way of the world (physical appearances, numbers, money) but powerful in the way of the SOUL. Powerful in the way of ENERGY.
FINANCIAL SECURITY IS A SPIRITUAL STATE, NOT A NUMBER
It also helps to realize that ultimate financial security has nothing to do with the size of a paycheck, a stable job, or the size of your bank account.
Consider how many people had abundant financial resources in the last two years, and still said, “I can’t afford to speak up.”
Then, consider how many people — like the Canadian truckers — who didn’t have cushy financial situations, and still put it all on the line to stand up for freedom.
Many people believe the fallacy that if they have more money, they can stop worrying about money. Yet this is far from the truth!
Original life coach and author Martha Beck has coached some of the wealthiest individuals. She says, “I’ve worked with billionaires who are still worried about not having enough money.”
Big bank accounts do not equate to financial security, because financial security is actually a spiritual state. It is a state of energy, a state of mind, and — more importantly — a state of heart.
IT’S ALIGNMENT, NOT LOSS
Some people think I took major losses in the last 2 years by speaking out so boldly. I’ve been censored widely, blacklisted, and lost social media accounts. I’ve parted ways from major professional relationships, including my literary agent.
I’ve had many colleagues retract endorsements of my work, and even take down their podcasts in which they interviewed me. I’ve faced tremendous shifts in my business due to this website being highly suppressed on Google’s search engine.
But none of this was a loss.
It is simply the cost of leaving behind all that I am not. It is the price one pays to become powerful in the way of energy, integrity, and love.
As we step into that power, we create the inevitable Great Awakening.
Yes, you will face some losses when you act courageously, especially when it appears you cannot afford to.
But in the end, your courage will take care of you better than any job, paycheck, or bank account ever could.
SOME RESOURCES TO SUPPORT YOUR COURAGEOUS JOURNEY
- Get my FREE 57-page book A Few Practical Steps To Enjoy The Apocalypse: A Workbook For Awakening
- Join me on Telegram here, a social platform free of medical censorship
- My workbook Beyond The Rulebook will help you get major life clarity in 30 days
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- Follow me on Instagram at Body_Connection_Coach
Thank you.
Hi there, I just wanted you to know I’ve been following your work, and message long before you entered school for it, so maybe 15 + years? I just need to tell you I think you are an amazing and brave young woman, So impressive, well spoken and knowledgeable. I was among the worried folks during the first few months of the pandemic, until somewhere I found and saw the simulation video of the conference outlining what to do “during a pandemic”. At that moment my curiosity about the timing of that led me into a constant deep diving until I emerged completely skeptical, which interestingly is the new 5 th agreement. The more I learned, the wider awake I became, going as far back as the Flexnor report. My husband and I soon learned were in a very small minority. Even estranged from our families. It was very difficult. What was most shocking was that our incredibly smart family primarily filled with liberal democrats, who have fought for human rights and freedom ( ourselves included ) were the ones leading the charge towards cancel culture and censorship. Anyway, we hung in there, it was lonely and awful, and now here we are. So for those like yourself who truly had books, money, reputation, careers on the line for speaking out, I applaud your bravery and what you thought It would cost. You are the warriors I admire most.
I’m so proud of you for standing on your principles and the obvious truth. Just like the last commenter, I know all too well how hard it can be. For my husband and I, the most painful part has been the loss of our small group, pastor, and church. And making the choice to close my Facebook account, basically I’ve lost contact with nearly all of my friends and many family members. It is lonely and painful, but we have no regrets. Thank you for being such a brave and encouraging part of my life. You are a blessing.
Thank you for the supportive comment Patti! I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your community and church. You’re right, this isn’t an easy process but there are no regrets. Much love to you!
Thank you for the kind words, Tonya, and I appreciate hearing the journey you and your husband took towards learning! Your curiosity, open-mindedness, and willingness to feel lonely during the process is what the Great Awakening is all about. And I appreciate hearing that you’ve been around since the beginning of my blog, too.
Yes!! A courageous, intelligent woman standing up for her rights and the rights of others! You are AMAZING!!!!! Thank you for not standing down!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I truly hope your constancy and bravery pays off. I knew the day this crap started that it was a play by the bad guys. I was astounded that others around me couldnt see it….but the brainwashing has been very thorough. Still today I am shaking my head at the ridiculousness all around us, and my friends and some family who think I have a screw loose.
You are an inspiration, a delight, and a guiding light.!
I appreciate you and all you are doing.
Our world needs more of you.
When everyone around me was fearful, wearing masks & acting hateful towards anyone who did not comply , I felt very alone in a world that I did not recognize anymore. Many of my friends accused me of “killing grandma” for refusing to wear a dehumanizing & unhealthy mask. They deserted me. The people at my church replaced God with covid because that is what they feared & talked about the most. Many rushed out to get the vaccines without doing any research on them. The pastor encouraged them. I knew that covid was an evil lie & the vaccine was harmful. I was miserable . I warned them. Published facts, were hard to find because few were looking for them during this early time of mass delusional covid psychosis. I felt contempt from my pastor for challenging what we were being told . I could no longer be a part of that church, although I had been in leadership. Sin was not dealt with because that would hurt feelings. Love was supporting each other even if we were harming ourselves & each other by believing lies. I think that many people have experienced similar difficult situations. I became very ill with pneumonia after I left the church. The people from that church came with meals , mowed my yard , & were very kind to me. “Love covers a multitude of sins” . They are still my brothers & sisters in Christ.
I gained a lot more confidence and courage after reading this inspirational post.