Seizing Today: Overcoming Procrastination
Karina Lagarrigue
Mentor | Consultant | Psychologist | Sexologist | Adult TCK I help expats, cross-cultural, and frequently traveling couples and families thrive. Ph.D. Candidate in Sensory Processing Sensitivity and Expat Motherhood.
In the heart of every relationship lies the desire for connection, yet the road to understanding how this can happen is often clouded by "something": the lack of commitment, hesitation, self-doubts, etc. Have you ever found yourself holding back on something or someone, fearing that you're not enough, know enough, or that the timing isn't right? It's in these moments of uncertainty that we must pause and ask ourselves: What am I waiting for?
The Weight of Waiting
Imagine the conversations left unsaid, the words left unspoken, and the gestures of love left dormant. Each passing moment carries with it the growth potential (for both you and the people around you that will be impacted by what you say, do, express, etc.), but often the fear of vulnerability holds us back.
Taking the Leap in Love
When it comes to relationships, Love is not a destination; it's a journey of continual discovery and finding your ways to feel "connection". It's about taking that leap of faith, even when the path ahead seems uncertain.
Learning and Growing Together
Every relationship is a tapestry woven with individual and shared experiences and moments of communication to get to a mutual understanding. It's in the laughter shared during these "communicative adventures" and sometimes the tears shed in moments of vulnerability that we truly come to know one another and have the opportunity to grow together. Pause for a moment and consider: What experiences have brought you closer to your partner? Did they just happen or did you or your partner DO something that makes these experiences somehow "special"?
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Embarking on the Journey Today
The journey of love begins not with grand gestures or elaborate plans but with the simple act of showing up, daring, and trusting that it is worth trying and that you, your ideas, and your feelings are worth being shared. It's about taking those small steps each day to nurture the connection between you, your partner, your, friend or your family member.
Reflect on this: What small actions can I take today to deepen "X" bond?
Embrace today as if there were no tomorrow
It's easy to overlook the opportunities for connection, enjoyment and change. Yet, we all have each day to do what we believe is essential and create the time and opportunities for things to happen the way we need them to be.
As you reflect on these questions, remember that the journey of love is not about perfection but about presence. It's about making the time to show up for each other, finding the strength to be vulnerable with each other, and embracing the beauty of each moment shared as if there were no tomorrow.
I invite you to take a step forward today, towards a deeper connection and a more fulfilling relationship.
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7 个月Great! I'll read it tomorrow ??