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To Be Loved or Understood? 26-04

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 27th

“Perhaps one did not want to be loved so much as to be understood.” George Orwell Quote

In a world fluent in public affection yet often clumsy with private listening, the sentence feels less like literature and more like a personal confession overheard.

To be loved can mean to be admired, desired, praised, or claimed. But to be understood requires something rarer: attention without agenda, listening without interruption, presence without the need to fix or reshape. Understanding asks us to sit with another’s inner weather, the contradictions, the unfinished thoughts, the unpolished truths, without turning away.

Many of us have been loved loudly and still felt unseen. We have received affection that warmed the surface but never reached the deeper chambers where our real stories live. Understanding, by contrast, reaches inward. It says, I see why you are the way you are. It acknowledges context, history, wounds, and becoming.

Perhaps what the heart longs for most is not applause, nor reassurance, nor even devotion, but recognition. To be met in our inner landscape. To be known without performance. To be allowed to exist as we are, not as we are expected to be.

Within the language of Knowingness, this longing is not emotional weakness, it is wisdom asking to be heard.

Knowingness is felt in the heart.
The heart is the tuning fork. It is where truth is first felt before it is ever named. The heart responds with resonance or resistance, with a quiet yes or a subtle no. It does not analyze; it recognizes. When we feel understood at the heart level, there is a sense of safety, a softening, a feeling of being met without explanation. The heart says, This feels true.

Knowingness comes from the soul.
The soul is the divine connection to wisdom, the place where truth is received, whole and intact. It carries memory, meaning, and purpose beyond the moment. The soul understands the why beneath our feelings, the life lived, the lessons learned, the wounds carried, and the wisdom earned. When the soul is understood, we feel seen beyond our roles and stories. We feel recognized in our essence, not judged by our expression. The soul says, This is who I am becoming, this is who I am.

Knowingness is activated through the spirit.
Spirit is the life force that moves truth into expression. It is where courage rises, where insight becomes action, where wisdom finds breath and voice. Spirit bridges the inner and outer worlds, it turns knowing into doing, understanding into living integrity. When spirit is engaged, truth does not remain quiet or contained; it steps forward. Spirit says, I am ready to live this.

Only then does Knowingness rise into the mind.
The mind’s role is not to lead, but to serve, to translate, articulate, and apply what the heart has felt, the soul has received, and the spirit has already set in motion. When the mind listens instead of dominates, it gains clarity rather than control. It knows what information is relevant now. It chooses wisely, not fearfully. The mind says, Now I understand what to do.

When heart, soul, spirit, and mind are aligned, understanding becomes embodied. We are no longer chasing love, approval, or certainty outside ourselves. We are grounded in an inner coherence that guides our decisions, relationships, and actions. This is the difference between reacting and responding, between noise and knowing.

Perhaps this is why being understood feels more vital than being loved.
Love can exist without depth.
But understanding, true understanding, honours the heart, receives the soul’s truth, ignites the spirit, and steadies the mind.

That is Knowingness.
Not something we learn, but something we remember.
Not something we force, but something we feel, recognize, and then live and BECOME.

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Be the LIGHT of Hope 26-03.

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 20th

I’m now three weeks into the show and already seeing a strong and consistent thread across all my conversations—optimism, belief, determination, and a shared desire for 2026 to be a year of liberation. After the heaviness of 2025, people are ready to release fear, control, and outdated “shoulds,” and return to what truly matters: heart, soul, purpose, and community. Many are recognizing that chasing status, money, or approval never brought fulfillment, and that real enrichment comes from self-accountability, inner connection, and living in alignment with who we truly are.

2026 feels like a blank canvas, an opportunity to let go of what no longer serves us and consciously choose compassion, gratitude, collaboration, and kindness. Change doesn’t arrive all at once; it begins with one step, one positive choice, one act of love. When we do that, individually and together, we become the light we’ve been waiting for—and that’s how we rise forward.

Reconnect yourself—heart, soul, spirit, and mind. Let the soul bring wisdom, the heart resonate with truth, the spirit ignite into action, and the mind gather what’s needed in clarity. Then you rise into a higher plane of being—where your essence leads, your light precedes you, and you become a beacon for others. The world needs you in 2026—your heart, your spirit, your mind, your beautiful beingness. Want to see peace, love, and harmony? Become it.

And if you need a simple way to begin: write down everything that feels wrong, everything that weighs on you—then take a walk in nature. Come back and write your gratitudes—every single one. Then burn the list of negatives and declare, “I am no longer feeding lack. I am feeding gratitude.” Add one gratitude every day. Do one kind act every day, however small. Watch your frequency change. Watch your life respond. Because people can try to imprison your world—but they can’t imprison you when you’re free from the inside out.

This is the way forward. One step at a time. One positive thought. One grateful breath. One act of love. And together, we rise.

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Your Canvas to Paint #26-02.

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 13th

What if we chose to see 2026 as a blank canvas, one untouched by outside influence, societal dictation, or inherited expectation? What if, instead of following old scripts or reacting to the noise around us, we allowed our heart, soul, mind, and spirit to come together and paint what they truly desire and know to be right? A year created not from pressure or comparison, but from inner alignment, where wisdom leads, clarity follows, and action flows naturally. In this space of permission and presence, 2026 becomes an open field of possibility—inviting us to step into our truth, trust our inner guidance, and consciously create a life that reflects who we truly are and how we are meant to serve.

Imagine if we became so free that we no longer felt the need to perform, prove, or protect—free simply to be. Free to share what we see, what we feel, and the possibilities that quietly arise within us. In that spaciousness, we would begin to listen more deeply, speak more honestly, and connect more fully. And from that place of openness and presence, what wonders might reveal themselves through soul truth, guiding us toward deeper understanding, meaningful purpose, and a more authentic way of living?

Could we gently release all that has been, the stories, the patterns, the expectations we once carried—and step into the spaciousness of what could be? What if we allowed ourselves to begin again, not from pressure or fear, but from freedom? In that freedom, we could paint a new picture of possibility, guided by heart, soul, mind, and spirit working in harmony. A picture shaped not by what we’ve been told we should be, but by what we are quietly becoming when we allow ourselves to simply be.

To do this, we must be willing to let go—tuning out the noise and turning inward to feel. It is only in this inward listening that knowingness reveals itself. This is a choice: one that may gently close certain doors, yet opens new and wondrous illuminations we may have long denied ourselves. In choosing to feel rather than force, to trust rather than control, we step into a deeper truth—one that has been waiting patiently for our permission to emerge.

What is waiting on your canvas this year?
Are you willing to paint it truthfully—free from expectation, comparison, or fear?
To trust your heart to guide the brush, your soul to choose the colours, and your knowingness to shape what emerges?
In allowing yourself this freedom, you may discover that what you create not only transforms your own life, but quietly illuminates the way for others.

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Anchor in 2026. #26-01

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from January 6th

As we step into 2026, there is a deep sense of optimism and purpose in the air. This year aligns with the energy of the Fire Horse—a year that doesn’t linger in thought but moves with intention. After a time of listening, learning, and weaving wisdom in 2025, 2026 calls us to anchor that knowing into grounded presence and steady impact. It is a year of rooting before rising, of being rather than becoming, where aligned action replaces hesitation.

True progress now comes from surrendering the mind’s old programs and allowing heart, soul, and spirit to lead with clarity. As we clear away what no longer serves—personally and collectively—we create space for kindness, accountability, and conscious collaboration to take hold.

This is a year to step into our own truth, participate fully in our lives and communities, and recognize that we are both the change and the solution we seek. When we root deeply into who we are, we gain the strength to grow, to reach, and ultimately, to help illuminate the path for others.

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A Heartfelt Thank You, Closing the Year in Wisdom

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Sara’s View of Life with Sara Troy, on air from December 29th

As we come to the close of another meaningful year, I want to pause and offer a heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who has listened, supported, shared, and participated in Self Discovery Wisdom podcasts. Your presence matters more than you may realize. Every download, every message, every quiet moment spent listening is part of a living exchange of wisdom and energy.

This year has been rich with conversations that touched the heart, stirred the soul, and invited deeper awareness. Together, we explored spirituality in ways that were grounded, practical, and lived reminding us that wisdom is not something separate from daily life, but something we embody. We spoke openly about self-dignity, compassion, and the courage it takes to reclaim confidence and stand fully in who we are.

We also honored the journey of aging vibrantly — not as something to fear, but as a stage of life filled with insight, purpose, and continued contribution. There were conversations around healing, self-image, all health, business, and soul’s wealth, along with spirituality and the importance of being seen without judgment, alongside reflective episodes that looked back on the many themes and voices shared throughout the year.

What makes Self Discovery Wisdom so special is not just the guests or the topics — it is the shared intention. This is a space where lived experience matters. Where wisdom is valued over noise. Where people are met with openness, respect, and heart. And you, the listener, are an essential part of that circle.

An Invitation to Join the Circle

As we move forward, I warmly invite you to take part more deeply — in whatever way feels aligned for you.

If you have a story, lived experience, or work that comes from the heart, you are invited to be a guest on the show. These conversations are not about selling or surface-level success; they are about contribution, connection, and sharing wisdom that may help light the way for others.

If you haven’t already, I invite you to subscribe to Self Discovery Wisdom and share it with those who may benefit. Subscribing, (on front sidebar) listening, and sharing is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways you support this platform and help these conversations reach the people who need them most.

For those who feel called and able, financial support is another way to help sustain this work. Your contributions support production, hosting, and the ongoing creation of a space where conscious, heart-led conversations can continue to grow. Every level of support is deeply appreciated and received with gratitude.

I also want to extend a special invitation to participate in our upcoming book project, Our Forgotten Seniors. This anthology is a heartfelt call to honor the wisdom, experiences, challenges, and gifts of our senior generation — while also shining a light on dignity, awareness, and what it truly means to age vibrantly. If this project speaks to you as a contributor, supporter, or advocate, I invite you to reach out and be part of this meaningful legacy.

Looking Ahead

We’ll be returning on January 26 with renewed energy and more illuminating conversations — stories of resilience, purpose, conscious living, and soulful leadership. The year ahead holds space for deeper reflection, inspiring voices, and wisdom that supports you in living with clarity, dignity, and abundance at every stage of life.

Thank you for walking this journey with me. Thank you for listening with an open heart. And thank you for being part of a community that values truth, compassion, and conscious discovery.

May what you’ve heard this year continue to resonate, guide, and gently light your way forward.

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With gratitude and love,
Sara Troy
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