When it comes to relationships, what we want might be at odds with what we need. And, when we get what we need, we might find that what we need changes. How to hold this paradox?
It can be helpful to reflect on the idea of relationships that we are sold. This can be:
Safety
Security
Consistency
Static
Forever
Comfort
No harm
Ease
But, if this place can end up being either too small or too still or a place that, once it has met our needs, fundamentally changes what those needs are, what might we create instead?
When it comes to relationships, I dream of…
Spaciousness
Fullness
Truthfulness
Holding feelings lightly in an open heart
Holding expectations lightly in an open mind
Self-healing
Community
Healing without fixing
Creativity
Pleasure
Play
Joy
Being fully ourselves
Being free of the idea of ‘fixing’ anything or anyone
Inconsistency
Commitment
Loyalty
Authenticity
Speaking up
Speaking out
Making mistakes
Stumbling
Falling
Failing
Singing
Celebrating
What we can dream, we can create. What are your relationship dreams?
