There are many times in life that we all find ourselves building walls around (or compartmentalizing) aspects of our spirit in order to protect ourselves. Sometimes that allows us to go a bit numb in certain areas to avoid further harm to our souls. It's a natural coping mechanism that helps us endure situations beyond our control. What we sometimes fail to realize is how it will effect us when we let those walls back down. It's like when an appendage falls asleep and it starts to recover. You all of a sudden find yourself on pins and needles, not really able to control the muscles, moving into more severe pain and then gradually we regain full function. Healing is essential but it doesn't come without a certain level of discomfort as we regain use of whatever it is we've preserved behind our emotional walls.
When you are ready to "de-cloister", knock down those walls, but be prepared for the pins and needles as the circulation kicks in.
When you are ready to "de-cloister", knock down those walls, but be prepared for the pins and needles as the circulation kicks in.
