that’s why I actually love conflict. in the resolution of it or lack thereof, I’m gonna know exactly what your values are and if you care more about control or connection.
the fact that any of us could die at any moment but we have trouble fully expressing and accepting love for each other because our brain gets caught up in the ego is insane
The pervasive and highly dysfunctional belief that "the person responsible for my emotions is responsible for my actions. You made me feel this way, so you made me act this way" continues to have consequences.