Hi Nikki,

Thanks for sharing - it speaks into the kinds of things that come up for people here, as they go into stillness.

I would say there's a subtle balance, and distinction, between being authentic, and the need to express. When we encourage being authentic, I think it's often assumed that this means you must 'speak your truth' in any given situation. But if that's not in a place that's going to be honoured, then it raises the question - is that of any value? You can still be authentic, and not need to express it vocally. You could simply be in silence about something.

And yes, when we do make these compromnises, in situations where people aren't likely to respect our different truth, it creates emotional reactivity - which then wants to be met and filled in some way. Often through comfort eating.

I'd say it's all about boundaries - not needing for anyone else to get you, understand you, or agree with you - not needing validation from them about yourself or your views. But still you can express authentically by simply being yourself. Silence is golden!

Well wishes

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