Agree Louise! A beautiful reflection here. Yes, it is a fine line between wanting attention and too much attention. My nervous system needs and longs for connection yet when bombarded, especially when unwanted, it can feel overwhelming. As I consider the latter when my boundaries have been purposely ignored, it can be hard not to go into shut down, to hide. Yet for my soul's sake, I know I must rise instead. Not as a forcing motion, but an acknowledgement of my inner love.
This is so true Julie, finding that balance is a constant observation of what is nourishing versus what is self-sabotaging for me. I continue to walk that tightrope!
Agree Louise! A beautiful reflection here. Yes, it is a fine line between wanting attention and too much attention. My nervous system needs and longs for connection yet when bombarded, especially when unwanted, it can feel overwhelming. As I consider the latter when my boundaries have been purposely ignored, it can be hard not to go into shut down, to hide. Yet for my soul's sake, I know I must rise instead. Not as a forcing motion, but an acknowledgement of my inner love.
This is so true Julie, finding that balance is a constant observation of what is nourishing versus what is self-sabotaging for me. I continue to walk that tightrope!