Being invisible is no longer an option for me. When I was younger, I learned that remaining
unseen was a far safer way to avoid pain and hurt than letting others know what
I think, feel and need. I allowed the
people in my life to dictate my direction in order to prevent conflict. There was rarely, if ever, an interest in my
perspective or needs so it was not difficult to remain hidden. In the process I became unknown even to
myself. Eventually, I lost awareness of
my own thoughts, feelings, and needs.
Although I’m pretty sure somewhere inside me I must have remembered
because my body experienced anxiety, anger, depression and resentment.
Now, I have re-discovered the person who was hidden
inside. I have unearthed the buried
treasure within and in the process learned to acknowledge and express what I
find there. I will no longer hide in the
shadows, suppressing my truth. I can
speak what I know and recognize the reward of being seen. I have found others show up for me and are
interested in what I think, feel, and need.
The pleasure of being seen, loved and valued is way more satisfying than
the invisibility cloak I wore before.
Today, I will allow you to know me and step out of the shadows.
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