David’s Journal

David’s Journal

The Hidden Test

This week, hoping that someone will ‘save’ us. Emotions are not evidence of the truth; only that we have created an emotion. Are our dreams telling us something? Finally, gaining confidence.

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David James Lees
May 08, 2026
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“I release the quiet need to be guessed, choosing instead to stand in the truth of who I already am, where my Shen needs no approval, no performance, and no hidden test to prove its worth. As I return to honesty and gentle clarity, I open the doorway to real connection, real alignment, and a deeper understanding of myself that has always been waiting to be seen.”

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