"... turning the side of me to others that they could understand, spinning the aspects of my true self like a lazy Susan, offering only what others wanted or needed or felt most comfortable with." Mark Nepo
We become masters of spinning as we learn to anticipate what every situation calls for when we strive to meet the expectations of others. It feels unbelievably gratifying to be the giver to all who need.
Unfortunately, as we spin, the deepest aspects of our lovely selves gravitate inwards becoming hidden from others and eventually from our selves. The cost of exposing only what others will accept begins to snuff out our inner spirit. Although displaying honest parts of the self, they were not the heart of personal beliefs nor values.
If we navigate through life exposing only what we feel others want to see, we deflower our essence, reduce our unique power, and create crevices of fear. It is a harsh reality to recognize and accept our entire GPS led us away from growth that would have nurtured us and taught us to fly.
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