Lighting Up with Self-Awareness
- Theresa Kahn
- Oct 21
- 3 min read
Updated: Oct 22
We often journey through life with our gaze fixed outward, observing others, comparing, measuring, and reflecting their circumstances back onto ourselves. In doing so, we unknowingly fuel the fires of judgement, criticism, and fear, both towards others and within our own being.
This outward search for answers, for happiness, fulfilment, and clarity becomes a cycle, a wheel we keep turning. It keeps us busy, distracted, and seemingly ‘in action’, yet it distances us from the truth of who we are. We begin to neglect the self, losing touch with our inner compass, and drifting out of alignment with our highest potential. In this state, we may unconsciously create a life built on limitation, fear, and suffering, a life shaped by what we are not, rather than what we truly are.

Yet these times of global transition, with their contrasts of light and shadow, are calling us to awaken. The Earth herself is shifting, ascending, and inviting us to do the same. The breakdown of old systems and beliefs is not a collapse, it is a clearing, making way for a richer, more authentic way of being, expressed from a higher vibrational essence.
Amidst the chaos, higher energies are present. We are being offered the opportunity to release outdated paradigms and liberate ourselves from limiting core beliefs. This is a sacred invitation to return to truth.
“It is about no longer living and being that which you are not but rather becoming that which you are.”
Our thoughts, beliefs, and behaviours are powerful tools of creation. If we remain unaware of the patterns we perpetuate, especially those rooted in fear, lack, or judgement, we will continue to manifest the same challenges. The wheel turns because we keep turning it, often without realising.
Self-awareness is the key to transformation. When we become conscious of our inner landscape, we can recognise the energies we are carrying and choose to shift them. We begin to align with love, compassion, and kindness, not just towards others, but towards ourselves.
Inner work is essential. It brings clarity, understanding, and the ability to maintain a high vibration regardless of external circumstances. This is mastery: the ability to rise above density and live from a place of elevated awareness. It is through this practice that we come to know our true essence and step into empowered living.
From this vantage point, creation becomes sacred. We manifest not from fear or control, but from integrity, unconditional love, and authenticity. We take full responsibility for what we bring into being, and in doing so, we contribute to a collective reality shaped by love.
Now is the time to remember who we truly are. To live as we were meant to live. To know that heaven on Earth is not a distant dream, but a present possibility. Mountains can move when the soul is ready.
Go within. Seek the quiet space where your soul waits with open arms. When you are willing, without fear, your true essence will reveal itself. The gifts you’ve always carried, the power to create, to express, to love, will awaken.
Self-awareness is the gateway to this remembrance. It is the moment of illumination, the lighting up of your being, when you realise you are finally home.
And as the story goes, quite simply stated…
“There is no place like home.”
About the Author

Based in Maida Vale, London, UK, Theresa Kahn is an experienced energy healer and spiritual teacher offering a wide range of energy-based interventions for personal growth and transformation. Her work includes Sacred Smudging Ceremonies, Channelled Consultations, Reiki, Intuitive Life Coaching, and Luminous Light Meditation and Healing.
In addition to in-person sessions in Maida Vale, Theresa hosts interactive online courses, workshops, and healing events, welcoming clients and students from around the world. Sessions are available via Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp, or telephone, allowing you to connect with Theresa’s compassionate guidance and transformative energy wherever you are.
Theresa’s approach blends deep spiritual understanding with practical wisdom, creating a nurturing space for healing, expansion, and self-discovery. Her mission is to help others reconnect with their inner light and live with greater peace, clarity, and purpose.




