We sometimes wish we don’t have to go through what we go through. But that is a significant mistake to dishonor our journeys. Because we can not become more conscious without these trials. Nothing will ever break you open, expand your awareness and provide the opportunity for healing like a good old fashioned crushing heartbreak. Nothing.

In every relationship, disconnection happens. While it may be normal, it isn’t healthy. When disconnection seeps into a relationship, what we do with it matters most.

That’s exactly what simplicity reminds us of, that it’s not as complicated or convoluted as our minds might cause us to believe. But as humans, we too often forget what matters. We get tangled up in our desiring and longings, which is precisely where the damn complications come in. Simplicity becomes lost through all the unnecessary “stuff” accumulated over time,

I’ve gotten to know and understand the heart’s of those who withdraw + pull away. Both in my personal and professional relationships. I hope this letter will help those who avoid emotions and their partners step into a more compassionate understanding.

Just because you’re anxious does not mean you’re insecure in relationship. You can wrestle with anxiety + show up confidently secure with your partner. This is because actual confidence is being who you are, in each moment. Even if that means you’re anxious.