They say don’t settle; it’s better to be alone than to compromise. There is truth in that, and there is weight.
Tag: relationships
It is never easy to trust someone with your pain, and trying to persuade someone to trust you with theirs is unrealistic. These things take time, and when we misinterpret or misunderstand the words or actions of those we care about, we often draw negative conclusions. In these moments, it is best to simply pause, trust and hold space, and be easy about it.
We often dismiss our efforts, particularly the small ones. We negate our positive impact on others’ lives because of how we see (or value) ourselves and frame our worldview; we color the canvas with our preconceptions, paradigmatic programming, and ideas and beliefs about how we presume others perceive us, our worth, or our contribution.
Worry is rooted in fear and the desire to control outcomes, yet it only deepens our sense of powerlessness and disconnection, ultimately preventing us from fully embracing the natural flow of life and the lessons it brings. To overcome worry, we must shift our energy toward trust, acceptance, and awareness, letting go of the illusion of control and accepting life as it unfolds.
Our reality demands that we take responsibility for our own story. It is the only way to move beyond the noise and find the ease, grace, and joy that lie beneath the surface. This is awareness. This is conscious sensitivity. It’s about opening our hearts and our eyes.