It took time for us to develop our coping mechanisms and turn them into habits. It took time for us to figure out how to hide ourselves from the world and still function in plain sight. It took time to create false belief systems that would protect us from the pain of others' abandonment, neglect, or cruelty. All of this took time. And it takes time to undo it. This week, we explore the time it takes - realistically - to heal and grow. Too often, we're way too hard on ourselves, putting unrealistic and impossible expectations on ourselves and others when what we need to develop instead are patience and acceptance. We need to reset our clocks on how we expect to move through our growth process. And you'll also learn some cool, new facts about plants!
