When you fear you're "Too much"


Hi there Reader.

Today I’d like to address that part of you that has been judged for being:

Too much

Too loud

Too talkative

Too opinionated

Too angry

Too beautiful

Too ugly

Too afraid

Too accomplished

Too strong

Too poor

Too rich

Too sensitive

Too happy

Too fat

Too boring

Too weird

Too different

You know which one is true for you.

Can you see that part, or is it isolated somewhere far away?

What are you telling yourself about it?

To what lengths do you go to to prevent it from being noticed?

Whose ruler are you using to measure it?

Whose criteria and standards?

If you were to look from another angle:

What truly matters to you?

Where do you want the world to move towards?

How does that change your view?

For example, if you want to bring more kindness, or justice, or peace to the world, can you apply it to yourself first?

Can you see that judged part through the lens of kindness, justice, or peace?

Does something change?

You’re offering so much to the world.

But you forget you’re part of it.

Use your own medicine.

Love,

Elena




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Elena Christopoulou

I'm a holistic therapist, with decades-long previous experience as a film professional. I'm currently facilitating customised workshops for film festivals, companies, and institutions on stress management, communication practices, alternative approach of scripts & projects, and more. In my private practice, I offer 1:1 sessions that are dedicated to healing the spiritual aspect of trauma. Subscribe to my newsletter for news and updates.

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