What happens in a relationship when Love Safety and Belonging are present? According to Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, there's are certain things we need in our lives in order to become the most that one can be. Whatever that looks like for you.
We start with:
Physiological needs
Safety needs
Love and belonging
Esteem
What if all one needs is Love, Safety and Belonging and the rest is residual; it will come automatically. Meaning when love is the foundation of relationship the sense of belonging to one another (committed to being in a relationship) is apparent and as a result we are safe to love back and be ourselves.
It has been our recent experience that when Love, Safety and Belonging was established as a trusted environment in our relationship we can then release and shred away chronic trauma emotions that haunt us. This is what Carolyn and I are experiencing today.
Carolyn made a decision to release past trauma, shame and blame and as a result life going forward is different for her and I now. Environment is key to growth whether growing a flower, plant or relationship. The environment we created for our relationship keeps us growing strong.
Action Step:
What parts of your relationship do you want to see grow? And what steps are you taking to create a healthy environment for that growth?
