There was a world where only those given permission by a self-proclaimed monarch with divine rights were allowed to rise and be noticed.

As civilizations morphed, fell and formed again, the one granting permission changed forms. There were emperors, lords, rulers, military leaders, nation leaders, government officials, professors, CEOs, agents, directors and now, social media influencers.

Although there is still the lingering of the past embedded in our consciousness, willfully giving power over to those we deem necessary to impress for our own validation, the story has changed.

The illusion is disappearing.

The only validation we need is the one that comes from within.

All we need to do now is give ourselves permission to accept that, then push ourselves to move forward.