The Complexities of Opening Up

Our muse stands in frame alone in a cornfield, moving freely, a feat he probably will not attempt if he found himself being the center of attention or the target of a thousand eyes.

Very much like our pictured figure many of us have spaces or people we consider safe enough for us to express ourselves to the fullest extent we are able.

Humans tend to be a product of experience, in that same vein we end up with characteristics that differ vastly even from people we may have shared an experience with based on views and perspective.

Opening up, the state of vulnerability is a complex one, in a world that makes it out to be a reward or symbolism of trust we often feel we may owe it to another to let them in whether we are ready and willing to do so or not.

The thought of baring one’s self to another comes with a host of challenges. From the possible freedom it gives you innately to the possible loss of someone or a relationship you hold dear. I have always believed we as humans are as flawed as we are beautiful, therefore how open we are as people cannot be decided for us.

One cannot be pressured into letting someone in, and a person’s reluctance to share may not always be due to a lack of trust, neither does it mean you don’t hold a significant place in their hearts, but if they did bare themselves…will you understand them? Or will you pull away?

One needs to be certain of these things and even come to terms with their reality before they share. We are all built differently, your ability to share with ease may not be the other party’s strong point. They may need more time, it is important that in that time, they have support, they have your company and know that should they open up…you would be there.

It does not take much to be there for a person and that is something we need to learn, at times we distance ourselves for fear that being invested in another person takes a chunk of energy, time and space. Still, we must remember that one does not necessarily have to be physically present to have a presence.

Support is key, and is pretty much all that one can hope or ask for, you cannot insist that one accepts support they have to be present to receive it.

Mental wellness is a lifelong journey, it is also an intentional decision one must take. There are a number of resources available to ensure we maintain a healthy mind as well as a balanced life, not many can afford therapy or counselling, however as the world evolves, many are coming to realize the importance of mental health and have created various ways to stay aware and in check.

Below are some links to some accessible tools to aid you on your wellness journey!

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Until next time, Stay in plain sight!

Headspace– http://www.headspace.com/

BetterHelp– https://www.betterhelp.com/

Calm– http://www.calm.com/

Howwefeel– https://howwefeel.org/