Unfortunately, what we need the most to heal, connection, we have learned to fear.
There are no bad people, only those with less vital needs met and more pain to heal. Every interaction is an opportunity to nurture, heal and grow…
Burning Man sculpture called “Love” by Alexandr Milov
Human defense mechanisms intrigue me (i.e. passive/aggressiveness, distortion, projection, denial, fantasy, rationalization, minimizing )…They protect us from absorbing too much pain at once so that the body/mind/heart can prepare to process the uncomfortable, hurtful, and overwhelming experience in order integrate and transcend but if we depend on these mechanisms or use them too long, they harden to bricks that build a wall. You might feel the illusion of safety behind this great wall, but the build-up of toxins, the natural consequences and negativity will delude you. Connection, being able to touch another’s heart is one of our vital needs. Many of our other needs are cultivated within well-connected and mutually satisfying and respectful relationships. Unfortunately,
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Your blog is beautiful… love, love, love it … a fear to love hmm, this is unfortunate as it is the most gorgeous feeling to feel it and give it… love… x
beautiful blog… its me candii.. love you blog… the burning man.. I so wanted to go this year…
Thank you very much! I have to go to a Burning Man yet that image really strikes me, especially as a couples counselor.
Really that is what I want to do………..