It’s #ThinkingThursday and I’ve been reflecting on our cultural tradition of exchanging pleasantries

 

How do you usually answer this question?

With a ‘fine’?

 

I’ve heard the acronym is F’d up, Insecure, Neurotic and Empty

 

Or Feelings Inside Not Expressed. Sound familiar?

 

‘Good’, or ‘OK’ can be honest

 

I feel this is a nuanced conversation, between knowing who you’re with, perhaps how much time you feel you have

 

OR is it a matter of being brutally honest, in contrast to authentic awareness

 

Let’s expand, shall we?

 

Some people have expressed to me they feel their audience may not care, and frankly this can be true.

 

People who carry a lot of trauma in their bodies often don’t have bandwidth to consider others’ emotions, because they are likely disassociated from their own

 

They may even try to tear you down if they perceive you to be too high

 

Non-judgemental, compassionate people want to hear your genuine experience, to witness when you’re down, yet also celebrate your highs The right community is priceless

 

Can you honestly admit when you’re down? Be with your authentic emotions, discern and name them in the midst of an inner storm

 

Are you comfortable sharing them?

 

Can you be honest and admit when you’re stuck?

 

Do you dwell in the darkness because it’s been an effective way of getting attention and energy from others?

 

Or can you choose to look for the silver lining of the storm clouds, as much as you’re still within it?

 

This is a journey of developing the solution of #EmotionalIntelligence, to claim our feelings as a personal strength, even in the midst of darkness

 

Now there’s the situation, do you feel you can share when things are genuinely going well?

 

Or do you minimize your experience?

 

Personally, I feel in this culture that heart-centred people often dim their light for the perceived comfort of others

 

Or as a defence mechanism, to avoid those who may toxically tear us down from disinterest, jealousy, or contempt

 

I’m overcoming this tendency to hold myself back, and begun to more freely share how I’m doing and being, with enthusiasm and authenticity

 

Still depending on who I’m speaking with and when, but less as a matter of habit and more with courage I grow

 

Some people have even thanked me for sharing my genuine tales of bravery and fulfillment, in a world that can all too often feel bleak and oppressive

 

So I say, SPARKLE AWAY

 

BE REAL, not perfect

 

How is this resonating with you? How are YOU today??

 

THIS is a process of #InnerWork that #TheLoveYourVibeTransformation has assisted me with, in community where I’m witness in a culture where all are intended to feel Safe, Seen, Celebrated & Supported

 

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Your questions, feedback and shares are always appreciated with my gratitude and blessings