Compassion

Ask yourself:

Who am I publicly?

Who am I privately?

Are these 2 people the same? Different? Do those closest to you know who these people are?

We tend to assume that others are aware of each aspect of us. We feel it. Why don’t others recognize that?

The way we feel VS the way we allow ourselves to be perceived can sometimes be contradictory.

If you are someone who is a protector, a natural leader, confident, seemingly unemotional...How would other people be aware that you have certain insecurities, need a hug, or a shoulder to lean on?

The gap here lies in vulnerability. Are you allowing yourself to be perceived fully?

There’s a reason why we keep those private sides of ourselves - to ourselves.

Whether you’ve been hurt before, taken advantage of, judged, felt weak, etc. these experience cause us to withdraw.

The solution may feel risky, but ultimately fulfilling.

Take the risk. Speak your truth. Show up unapologetically. This is being human.

Other people may not speak your language, or receive your smoke signals.

You must acknowledge those 2 people. You must be willing to show them both unconditional love and compassion. Acceptance. Care and concern.

Then, by introducing both sides of yourself to each other, you are able to create a balance of energies between the light and dark. The seen and unseen. The outward and the inward.