When we have been in a relationship or a workspace or a friendship that is uncomfortable and wrong, we build up armor over time. We cover ourselves and our feelings and our thoughts with a layer of protection for fear of being chastised or hurt from expressing who we are or what we want. And when we leave that relationship or work or friendship, we slowly start shedding that armor. It feels lighter and freer, but is also feels scary and exposed.
Because having your armor up also allows you to feel like you can protect yourself and insulate yourself from the thoughts and feelings of others; and while that's true, it can also remove you from the feelings and emotions that you have and want to express. So when the armor is off and you are revealed, feeling exposed can be frightening, but don't shy away from that- walk into it.
The more we walk into our true selves and the more we express who we really are, the layer that is built is not armor, but more of us. We walk in the world as we truly are and who we want to be, not shying away from anyone or anything, but moving into spaces of opportunity and joy. Each day, each moment, where you show more of you, and express more of you, is never a bad thing; instead it's your guide to go where you want, moving into who and where you should have been all along.
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