Adult maturation is not merely about physical decline, much more importantly it’s about transcending instinctive fear-based self-centered reactivity (noticing inward tightening, closing-off, rigidity, coldness, cynicism), and re-establishing love- or kindness-based connections with ourselves, others and the environment (noticing expansion outward, opening-up, flexibility, warmth, gratitude).
Our protective reptilian habits try to keep our wounded inner child safe from being re-traumatized and acting out. But what we really need is to trust that our adult self is now strong enough to relate directly to all of life in the authentic manner of a mature human being.
"I was born when all I once feared
I could love.” Rabia
Our protective reptilian habits try to keep our wounded inner child safe from being re-traumatized and acting out. But what we really need is to trust that our adult self is now strong enough to relate directly to all of life in the authentic manner of a mature human being.
"I was born when all I once feared
I could love.” Rabia
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