Being seen
what if vulnerability wasn’t a weakness, but the quietest kind of courage?
the paradox of craving to be seen but fearing being known
we live with a quiet, often unspoken tension- the aching desire to be truly seen, understood and accepted , yet simultaneously, the impulse to hide, to hold back, to keep parts of ourselves locked away from others’ eyes.
the paradox of craving to be seen but fearing being known
it is a profoundly human need, this wish to be recognised in our fullness- to have someone glance beyond the curated mask and meet the soul beneath. when this happens, healing begins. connection deepens. and we start to accept ourselves not despite our flaws, but because of them.
the paradox of craving to be seen but fearing being known
but maybe, just maybe, there’s a kind of freedom in letting the walls soften a little- in trusting that being seen imperfectly is still enough, and that we are worthy of connection simply because we are human.
the paradox of craving to be seen but fearing being known
letting ourselves be known, even just a little, is an act of bravery. it’s a risk because it means showing up without armour, opening the door to possible hurt. but it’s also the only path towards genuine connection and healing.
the paradox of craving to be seen but fearing being known
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