Sometimes when we attempt to wake up in our own lives and leap forward to new levels of truth, honesty, and authenticity, the resistance we encounter isn't only from within ourselves, but from the people we love, from the people around us...
family, friends, coworkers, even our intimate partner.
What happens when, consciously or unconsciously, those closest to us undermine our efforts to grow and change.
We would like to believe that all the people in our life want the best for us. We would like to believe that they want us to shine, to grow, to be the best we can be.
When we are confronted with reluctance, resistance, disapproval or even anger from our loved ones at the advent of what consider a change or transformation for the better, it often stuns us, "How could they love me so much and yet be so unhappy with my growth?" we wonder in disbelief.
Why would people who care for us want to hold us back or keep us stuck in a place where we're obviously no happy?
Sometimes.. when they know the outermost version of you, they will be shocked to find there is more inside, especially if what emerges does not fit their picture of what and who they thought you were or want you to be.
Do you think this is love?
I don't think so.
Some lyrics from a song I like:
"When you love someone.. and you love them with your heart.
When you love someone.. you will set them free..
and if that love, is true..".