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Speaking Your Truth

Speaking Your Truth

Caitlin Maree Hartby Caitlin Maree Hart· 3 min read

There comes a moment —

a quiet, trembling, sacred moment —

when the words rise in your chest

and ask to be spoken.

Not to convince.

Not to be loud.

Not to dominate or defend.

But simply to be heard.

To exist in the open air.

To return your truth to your own lips.

This is the holy act of speaking your truth.

And it's not always easy — but it's always sacred.


The Body Knows Before the Words Do

Often, the body speaks first.

A tightness in your throat.

A flutter in your chest.

A quiet resistance when something doesn't feel right.

A spark of knowing when something does.

Before your mind can explain it, your body already knows:

This is true for me.

Speaking your truth doesn't begin with talking.

It begins with listening — to yourself.

To the parts of you that whisper when the world gets loud.

To the version of you that doesn't need to be understood — only honoured.


Why We Silence Ourselves

We've been conditioned to doubt that voice.

To soften the truth so it doesn't stir discomfort.

To edit our truth to keep the peace.

To protect others from our fullness — and in doing so, abandon ourselves.

But every time you stay silent when your soul wants to speak,

you teach your body that your truth is unsafe.

And every time you do speak — even if your voice shakes, even if your knees tremble —

you rebuild the bridge back to trust.


What Speaking Your Truth Can Sound Like

  • "I don't know yet — but I know that doesn't feel right."

  • "I need more time."

  • "This matters to me."

  • "I feel hurt."

  • "No, thank you."

  • "I want this, even if I'm scared."

  • "I'm not available for that anymore."

  • "Here's what's true for me."

You don't need to justify or explain.

Truth doesn't need decoration.

It only needs to be spoken from the body, not the performance.


A Gentle Practice: Voice from the Heart

  1. Find a quiet place.

  2. Place one hand on your heart, the other on your throat.

  3. Breathe into both hands.

  4. Ask gently: "What am I not saying?" "What do I wish someone could hear — even if it's just me?" "Where have I been quiet out of fear, not truth?"

Write what comes. Say it out loud. Let it exist in the world.


A Final Whisper

Speaking your truth is not about being right.

It's about being real.

It's about letting the world meet you where you actually are,

not where you've been performing from.

Your truth is not too much.

Your truth is not a burden.

Your truth is sacred.

And the more you speak it,

the more your body will trust you.

The more your voice will strengthen.

The more your life will reflect what's real.

So speak.

Softly or boldly.

In a whisper or a roar.

Speak — not to be heard,

but to be whole.


If you're ready to find your voice and speak your truth with confidence, I invite you to explore my offerings.

Whether you're seeking guidance in embodiment practices or want to learn how to create more safety and presence in your body, I'm here to support your journey.

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