"Can you build with someone who has not taken the time to build within themselves? Can you know each other well if you have not made the effort to look within and know yourselves as individuals? Can your love for each other be whole, strong, nurturing and giving if you have not activated the power of self love within yourselves? Even when you do not know where to begin, the simple intention of committing yourself to personal growth will start the widening of your self-awareness. Wholeheartedly committing to being radically honest with yourself will help you see things you missed before. From this point, the inner journey begins and you start traversing your personal emotional landscape, understanding the motivations behind your actions, the way your history impacts your behaviors, and the way attachment tries to place constraints on the movement of reality without success. From this point, the foundation of emotional maturity begins its long-term construction and the experience you gain from this building project will bring a new clarity to all of the interactions you may have with others. A world that was once opaque, full of confusion and friction, will start developing a new sense of harmony and effectiveness. Connection is bountiful, but connection is not enough. Connection is a needed beginning, but connection is not the sturdy bridge you need to cross to enter a space where you both feel nourished and ready for a long journey together. When you both bring at least some degree of emotional maturity, you will have a much better chance at overcoming the friction that is common when people enter into close proximity. Two people meet at a much deeper level when they enhance their connection with gentleness, authentic listening and the fullness of compassion that honors themselves and their partner. Each time you take steps forward in your personal growth, you will have more experience to help you show up for each other in times of joy and struggle." Written by Yung Pueblo Photography by @nicoleashley #Repost - @snowwolfunleashed #emotionalmaturity #knowyourworth #embracechange #youareenough #daringgreatly #powerthoughts #ownyourpower #yourwhy (at Miami Beach, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdhXNVoLOBV/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
