When we stumbled and hurt ourselves while playing as a kid, with tears and blood streaming down, it felt good to be gently told : "There..there..Everything is going to be fine." Given alongside the bandage.
Being adult, I realize the grown up reality that everything doesn't always turn out to be fine. I mean, not ironing out as planned. Thats why its even more valuable for us to be reminded that it is possible to come out the other side albeit with a few bumps and bruises.
Having someone else reassure us that we can face up to today's challenges can give us exactly the strength that's required to tackle them head on.
But, itsn't it a sign of weakness to need the reassurance of others?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
The future is mapped out for none of us. No one can ever be totally sure how things will turn out. True, we plan, predict and make educated guesses, but there is never a money back guarantee that we will end up with the outcomes we want. It's not surprising. Therefore, that we often look to others ppl to provide us with the reassurance we lack. This background of self doubt and unforeseen circumstances can be distressing.
Surely, someone else can make us believe that tml will turn out fine, after all. Thats what we need to believe, despite what life throws at us. Both the good and the bad stuff.
Maybe you feel like this urself sometimes. I know I do.
If so, who reassures you ?
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