Just a moment to reflect. I was that person once. Damn proud of being so self-sufficient — of not needing anything from anyone. Super power? Maybe. Possibly. But what I soon began to learn was that this protective strategy of mine kept people from feeling like they had any role or purpose in my life. If I’ve got it all handled and taken care of myself, where’s the space for them? If I don’t need anything at all from another, what’s the point in being in my life? If they can’t enhance my life or my experience, then why be there? Oooof-ie. So if any of that resonates with you, I invite you to sit and consider the both-and of your self sufficiency. Let’s celebrate the beauty of it, and also explore what it might be blocking (protecting). Might you explore if there’s an origin wound around relying on another, around having a need go unmet, around trust being broken, that has led you to a place of doing it all on your own. Gentle in your exploration. #mindfulmft