When we are solid in who we are, clear with our own boundaries, wants, needs, and desires, it creates space for freedom and expansion within our relationships.
Growth.
Shifting.
When we are able to be at home within our body, self aware, & doing the work of processing the trauma that lives within us, our insecure attachment styles become less activated and more manageable.
As we shift into these new ways of being in the world, in relationship with others and ourselves, we may wonder if we are "lowering our standards."
As we move away from demanding, assuming, expecting and towards curiosity, openness, compassion we may wonder if we are "letting" others or ourselves "get away with" "bad" behaviors.
I believe we need to constantly be evaluating how others treat us. AND I believe during this evaluation we also recognize our own trauma and attachment wound responses. It is important to recognize if a person is being abusive or neglectful. It is equally important to recognize if our "stuff" is b…
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