Thank you, James. This line ‘When we hide ourselves for fear of being disliked, we cut ourselves off from the possibility of being loved’ really felt powerful. It shows the stakes, in a way. We think we’re protecting ourselves by hiding, but we end up missing out on the very thing we want.
'This is not without risk. Not everyone will understand or appreciate your inner world, just as you can’t be friends or lovers with everyone you meet. Nobody is for everybody, and that’s okay. '
So why doing it? Why exposing our most intimate reality to everyone, rather than keeping it safe and shared only with a select few? Couldn't an artist paint life, with words, music or paints, without putting the spotlight on themselves?
Thank you, James. This line ‘When we hide ourselves for fear of being disliked, we cut ourselves off from the possibility of being loved’ really felt powerful. It shows the stakes, in a way. We think we’re protecting ourselves by hiding, but we end up missing out on the very thing we want.
A poem is naked person - love that x
Such a great read, thank you for sharing 🤍
"Authenticity and vulnerability are magnetic. They draw people in like a campfire on a cold night" - <3
I really enjoyed this post thank you. I’m feeling the call to lean into the vulnerable, lean into flow. Thank you for bringing more words to this.
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I’m feeling that call too!
'This is not without risk. Not everyone will understand or appreciate your inner world, just as you can’t be friends or lovers with everyone you meet. Nobody is for everybody, and that’s okay. '
So why doing it? Why exposing our most intimate reality to everyone, rather than keeping it safe and shared only with a select few? Couldn't an artist paint life, with words, music or paints, without putting the spotlight on themselves?
Lovely. Thanks Monica