True alchemists know you just gotta lean into your inner chaos in order to conjure something new. This is why people stuck in chronic avoidance also suffer for prolonged periods. There is no reward for avoiding yourself.
i loved the slow burn of becoming myself, this is true romance and intimacy, learning what brings me the most pleasure and happiness. it takes so much trust and presence to let this beautiful journey unfold and i’d do it every time because i have immense self-love.
A massive advantage in life: Being a pleasure to deal with. Kind when others aren’t. Calm when things go sideways. Reliable under pressure. Intelligence alone is overrated. Be someone who lightens the load for folks around them. People value people who make their lives easier.