Many of the events and experiences we have in life can leave us feeling broken. We see brokenness on a personal and social level every day, and may ourselves feel fragmented and shattered. It seems unavoidable.
It’s not something we can control; perhaps the most important thing is how we respond to it.
For some of us our response is to build walls, metaphorically and literally, to try and shut out those things which threaten or disturb us. We see this often not only in our own daily lives, but in so many others in social media as well. We create barriers, turn away from one another, turn inwards, and live with fear. Often confronting our own brokenness is too painful, too disturbing, too much to handle, and rather than engaging with our own hurt we either lash out at others or shrink into ourselves.
Facing your fears, and yes they are fears. Fear of disappointment, fear of shame, fear of hurt, fear of rejection, fear of loneliness, fear of being vulnerable and the list goes on. However facing those fear is crucial to living a fuller happier life. It does not always mean that we conquer said fears, some fears will always be there in the background, but they are manageable and we can still move forward.
It's okay to open up and speak on your fears. It's okay to speak to your brokenness.
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