Naturally, when we dive into the deeper layers of life, we find ourselves spending much time in solitude.
pondering our own patterns,
self awareness,
what we desire,
what lights us up,
what fears hold us back,
which thought habits are no longer serving us,
how we show up in the world to serve and tend to one another.
Ultimately though, all of this self reflection is not meant for us alone. We as humans aren't meant to hoard all of life’s joy all to ourselves.
We were born with an innate desire for Connection.
But, connection doesn’t mean engaging in every conversation, participating in gatherings that don’t resonate with you or being with someone that makes you feel low self worth. No.
True Connection is rooted in love + compassion.
There is no blanket “MUST” that requires you to spend time with a certain group of people if they continuously bring you down. If you love yourself, you will be care-full with who you spend your time with.
Let the people you surround yourself with be the ones who genuinely light you up. People who share dreams, lifestyle choices and interests with you. People who show you through their actions (not words) that they are kind, loving and generous. You don’t have to have the same views, opinions or ideology to enjoy someones company. Simply sharing an open, objective conversation can be liberating whether we share the same ideas or not. BUT, if you have self worth, you should be taking zero interest in building relationships with people based on a foundation of mutual hatred, frustrations + anger. Friendships founded on mutual hatred aren’t really friendships at all, they’re war parties…and once they’ve served their purpose, they disband.
You are Worthy of Sacred Bonds.