I understand this on such a deep level.
Being ostracized, bullied and beaten to the point of almost taking my own life. I did whatever I could, and sometimes still do, to please others.
Perhaps as Jeff says it’s a “self protection pattern” so that they (you) “won’t turn on” me too. A subconscious plot to keep them (you) happy so when the bully comes for me again I have allies? Or maybe to keep them (you) from becoming one as well?
In our unconscious pain we often wear many “self-protection” shields or devices. And as I/we grow in awareness, one by one, we’re faced with the opportunity to put them down and face the world from a more vulnerable, higher, truer, and braver perspective.
It’s takes immense courage. But it’s possible.
And if you stumble or fall. That’s Ok too.
It’s all part of the process.
Written by Shayne Traviss
Sometime’s growth involves digging up the dirt and planting anew… After over 20 years of marketing, promoting and producing others Shayne Traviss decided to open a new chapter in his life. If you long to go higher, live a life ‘all in’ join him as he dives in deep sharing his life experiences, travels and inspirations for living a VividLife.
