I couldn’t have expressed this better than what is written below:
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Many of us are taught that vulnerability and weakness go hand in hand.
We hold back our tears, hide our fears, and never let people see us at our worst.
The idea of letting others into our darkest thoughts terrifies us.
Because we believe that if others knew who we really were - they’d reject us.
How people react is often based on fear - people are seeking security - and sometimes that looks like rejection, abandonment, manipulation or betrayal.
But we make the mistake of taking that on.
We tell ourselves it’s because we are ‘not enough,” or “too much,” or somehow at fault for the negative reaction.
When really you’re being offered the opportunity to not only witness your own mind, but see the wounding of another.
The meaning you create around conflict determines how it impacts you.
If you’re afraid to show emotion, you’ll attract others who are afraid to show emotion or are afraid to be with big emotion.
If you accept yourself you’ll no longer seek external validation of your worthiness.
You won’t need everyone to like you, be there for you, or hold space for you.
You’ll attract others who mirror your love for yourself, and support will be abundant.
Written by @heyheatherobscura co-Founder @risingwoman
Photos by:
@priscafwong @supparetreat #supparetreat #bettertogether
