Fear of Flying
What the fear of flying really costs…
I’ve noticed something again and again in my work with women entrepreneurs—especially those in the spiritual and healing space. It’s a moment I can almost anticipate, even before it happens.
We’ll be working together to bring their essence into form: crafting a website that reflects their truth, designing a logo that speaks their soul language, shaping a brand that fully embodies who they are and what they offer.
And then it happens.
That moment of hesitation. The breath caught in the throat. The sudden wave of resistance that whispers: “Wait. Am I really ready for this? Can I really show up this boldly? What if I fly too high—and fall?”
It’s the fear of flying.
Not the fear of airplanes. The fear of finally stepping into your innate brilliance.
Why We Fear Our Own Wings
For women in spiritual services—healers, coaches, guides, intuitives—this fear often runs deep. Many have been conditioned to dim their light, to stay safe in the shadows, to question the value of their gifts.
When the moment arrives to truly step forward—when their brilliance is reflected back to them through design, words, and images—they suddenly see themselves in their power. And it can feel overwhelming.
Because flying means visibility. It means letting the world witness your authentic self. And that’s vulnerable.
You Are Not Alone
When you step outside your comfort zone and into your true brilliance, it can feel raw, exposed, and lonely. Almost like you’re the only one daring to take flight.
But here’s the truth: you are never alone. Every woman who has ever stepped into her gifts has walked through that same threshold of vulnerability. And you don’t have to navigate it by yourself.
There’s a sisterhood of women—myself included—who are walking this path with you. Cheering for you. Holding space for your brilliance to rise.
Creation Mirrors Flight
This fear of flying reminds me of what happens every single time I paint.
Without fail, there’s a moment when frustration hits—I want to toss the canvas aside. The colors feel off, the strokes don’t make sense, and I wonder if I should just quit.
But then I remind myself: just keep pushing the paint.
Stroke by stroke, layer by layer, something shifts. Almost magically, the painting begins to reveal itself—something more beautiful than I could have forced or controlled.
And isn’t that exactly what happens in business, too? That moment of resistance arrives right before the breakthrough. Right before the unveiling of your authentic self. That’s when you get to decide: stop, or keep “pushing the paint” until your brilliance comes alive.
What Fear of Flying Really Costs
Fear whispers that staying small is safer. But the cost of hiding is high.
Your gifts remain unseen.
The clients who need you can’t find you.
Your business struggles to take flight.
Your spirit feels clipped and unfulfilled.
I’ve seen women with profound healing abilities, incredible wisdom, and transformative offerings stop just short of launch because the fear felt bigger than the dream.
The Truth: You Were Born to Fly
Here’s what I know: that fear isn’t a stop sign—it’s a threshold.
When you feel the resistance, it’s often a sign you’re on the edge of expansion. You’re not afraid of falling—you’re afraid of soaring.
Flying doesn’t mean perfection. It doesn’t mean the winds will always be calm. But it does mean freedom, alignment, and the joy of living your purpose out loud.
Your Wings Are Ready
If you’ve been hesitating, take this as a gentle nudge: your wings are already strong. The world is waiting for your light.
Your business, your brand, your brilliance—it’s not just about you. It’s about the people who will be touched, healed, and transformed by your courage to fly.
So the next time fear creeps in, ask yourself: Am I really afraid of falling—or am I afraid of discovering just how high I can rise?
Because the truth is: your destiny was never small. You were born to fly.
You were born with wings - you know you were!
It’s time to allow them to fully unfurl, take flight to shine your light.
Ready to spread your wings?
Let’s co-create the brand, website, or offering that lets your brilliance take flight.
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With light & possibility,
- Janet
Abundance-Focused Coaching for Women Entrepreneurs
“Your light was never meant to be hidden… it was meant
to guide, inspire, and ignite.”
-Janet Hutchens