This resonated, especially the part about how uncomfortable we’ve become with discomfort.
People are increasingly intolerant of emotional friction — disagreement, critique, tension. Not physical pain, but the kind of relational or psychological discomfort that used to be part of normal human development.
When we rush to label discomfort as harm, we lose the chance to build the capacity to stay present with it. And that capacity is often where growth and clarity actually begin.
Discomfort isn’t always a signal to withdraw, sometimes it’s an invitation to grow.
I fear that far too often people are labeling others as narcissists when BY NATURE many of us have selfish tendencies and aren’t intending to cause harm. Thank you for breaking down these overused terms so that we can engage in conversations that hopefully allow for more connection, accountability, and understanding!
This resonated, especially the part about how uncomfortable we’ve become with discomfort.
People are increasingly intolerant of emotional friction — disagreement, critique, tension. Not physical pain, but the kind of relational or psychological discomfort that used to be part of normal human development.
When we rush to label discomfort as harm, we lose the chance to build the capacity to stay present with it. And that capacity is often where growth and clarity actually begin.
Discomfort isn’t always a signal to withdraw, sometimes it’s an invitation to grow.
This hits the nail on the head!
I fear that far too often people are labeling others as narcissists when BY NATURE many of us have selfish tendencies and aren’t intending to cause harm. Thank you for breaking down these overused terms so that we can engage in conversations that hopefully allow for more connection, accountability, and understanding!
Agreed! Thanks for reading, Shanda!