To be known
Feeling unseen and uncared for probably reflects a yearning for belonging. A sense of emptiness or feeling stuck suggests a lack of self-directed meaning.
Steven Hayes • A Liberated Mind: The essential guide to ACT
Lately I’ve been looking closely at how fear of not belonging ties me to patterns of domination. When I feel unsure about myself or someone else, I can devolve into my patterns of “know-it-allness” (spell check initially corrected “allness” to “illness” . . . apt). When my know-it-all self shows up, I use my intellect to soothe my feelings of isola
... See moreSebene Selassie • You Belong: A Call for Connection
Belonging : Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us . Because this yearning is so primal , we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval , which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging , but often barriers to it . Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic , imperfe
... See moreSo as I dug deeper into true belonging, it became clear that it’s not something we achieve or accomplish with others; it’s something we carry in our heart