Stay open


When someone hurts you, it's normal to want to snap shut and retreat. When love is not reciprocated, it feels safer to close off your heart. When you suffer a huge disappointment, it's tempting to hide and lick your wounds. But that's not the best way to heal. And it will stunt any possible growth. What should you do instead? Stay open. Be present. Show up. You will not feel like yourself. That's okay. You might feel great sadness. That's normal. What you're going through sucks! You might be...