Permission to Choose Yourself: A Year-End Sovereignty Activation

from Dharma Dojo · host Marissa Sasak

In this last episode of 2025, we close the year with a sovereignty activation centered on permission - permission to choose yourself. I reflect on how sovereignty unfolds most powerfully in our relationships, our work, and the moments where we fear judgment or rejection for honoring our truth. Rather than offering a how-to, this episode is an invitation to trust your intuition, release self-abandonment, and reclaim your right to make choices that align with who you are becoming. If you’ve ever felt torn between your inner truth and the expectations of others, this is your reminder that your life belongs to you and you are allowed to choose yourself.  If you’re craving deeper support, you can join the Dharma Dojo membership anytime. Our theme this month is Sovereignty - a homecoming to your inner wisdom, choosing yourself first, and the grounded power that comes from truly knowing yourself. Find out more about Dharma Dojo here:   https://www.thedharmadojo.com/ Have a burning question you'd love answered anonymously? Submit your question here:   https://tally.so/r/3Nz8Z0 Join our newsletter for weekly collective energy readings & tips on how to nurture your inner sanctuary here:   https://www.thedharmadojo.com/newsletter If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, leave a review, and let’s grow this healing movement together 💛

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