8 Dark Truths That Come to Light When You Listen to Your Soul

Nicholas Smith
6 min readOct 12, 2024

Unlocking the Deep Secrets of Self-Awareness and Personal Growth

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1. You’re Not Here to Save the Universe, Just Yourself

One of the hardest truths to accept is that you’re not responsible for saving the world. Many people live their lives trying to fix others, control situations, or change their surroundings, thinking this will bring peace. But in reality, the universe is not waiting for you to “save” it — it’s simply a school where you are meant to learn, grow, and evolve. Your primary mission is to focus on yourself, to work on your own growth and healing.

The moment you stop trying to fix everyone else and instead focus on your own journey, the magic begins. By integrating your dark side (the parts of yourself you fear or reject) with the light of your awareness, you become whole. And when you heal yourself, you inspire others to do the same. Saving yourself is not selfish; it’s an act of self-preservation that creates a ripple effect for those around you.

The most important person you will ever save is yourself.

You’re not here to save the universe — you’re here to save yourself.

2. The Little Routines Matter

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Nicholas Smith

I'm Nicholas Smith, a dedicated wordsmith on a lifelong quest to breathe life into stories and ideas through the power of the pen