Explore the deeper meaning of giving yourself permission. Learn how the word “allowed” can empower your writing, healing, and authentic self-expression.

What Does It Mean to Be ‘Allowed’?

We use the word “allowed” so casually: You’re allowed to go. You’re not allowed to say that. But have you ever stopped to ask—allowed by whom? And more importantly, why do we wait for permission at all?

The word “allowed” comes from the Latin allāre, meaning “to praise or approve.” It evolved through Old French (allouer) into the English word we use today: to grant permission.

But it’s so much more than that. It’s about control, validation, and ultimately, freedom.

Giving Yourself Permission: A Personal Revelation

When I turned 18, my parents told me, “Now you are allowed to look for your birth parents.” That single sentence cracked something open in me. It became a moment of transformation—a shift from waiting to be granted approval to stepping into my own power.

That moment inspired the title of my book, You Are Allowed. It reminded me that giving yourself permission is the ultimate act of reclaiming your life.

Writing as an Act of Permission

Writing isn’t just storytelling. It’s self-expression.
And it often begins when we allow ourselves to write—truthfully, messily, boldly.

You don’t need anyone else’s validation to share your story.
You are allowed to feel.
You are allowed to speak.
You are allowed to create.

The Everyday Power of “Allowed”

Think about it:

• Being allowed to rest

• Being allowed to speak your truth

• Being allowed to pursue your dream

These aren’t just permissions from others. They are daily decisions you make for yourself.

We often wait for signs, approval, or the perfect time. But what if you chose to allow yourself today?

Final Thought

Permission isn’t something the world gives you. It’s something you give yourself.

So, what will you allow today?

Will you write?
Will you rest?
Will you begin again?

The word “allowed” is not just about power—it’s about possibility.
And today, I hope you give yourself both.

With Love and Light,
The Legacy Writing Guide