@itsmaggiehayes: If we were the emotional regulator within our family structure, it’s likely that we not only had to tolerate poor behavior, but soothe and balance the person giving it. This can lead us to be deeply perceptive, and really see past the outward actions and into the inner workings of where they’re coming from. It’s a form of compassion that formed out of necessity. It helped us diffuse a volatile situation. It helped survive. But this can become a pattern that we unconsciously copy and paste onto various situations throughout the rest of our lives — relationships, friendships, work dynamics…. Situations where we actually have the autonomy to stand up for ourselves, and prioritize our own energy. While that doesn’t necessarily mean the pattern will change overnight, it’s just an invitation to notice. Where are you repeating this pattern, where it’s not totally needed? And how can you practice having compassion, AND boundaries? How can you maintain awareness and understanding, AND your own energy supply? Be patient. Stay open. Stay curious. Notice how it feels 🤍 #traumahealing #HealingJourney #healthyboundaries

Maggie Hayes

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Tuesday 23 April 2024 21:32:58 GMT