Email: Son wants me to move in, old. Unsure. Have always taken care of him (AUS)
For some, ‘receiving’ love is much more challenging than ‘giving’ it. No one taught us how to receive love or even a compliment. Naturally, we give more than receive!
When we give, feel in charge. When we receive, feel less so. Give is action. Confront voices saying we aren’t good enough. Self-love isn’t bad, no guilt or shame in seeking support. Receiving love won’t make us powerless or too vulnerable.
Best strategy is ask for re-assurance and keep the faith. “Son, I feel quite uncomfortable about being a burden, unsure of receiving this loving gift. Can you tell me why you’re giving this generous offer and what do you expect from me?”
When ego rushes on how unworthy or undeserving we are, positive self-affirmations help clear blocks to love’s tender charm. Accept kind words or smiles with gratitude. Realise how receiving empowers those who give to us, makes them happy.
‘Fake-it-till-you-make-it’ approach. Adopt a different mental wavelength and energy.
2 primary strategies to overcome fears (helped me a lot).
‘Progressive de-sensitisation’. Taking baby steps until we feel better.
‘Flooding’. Exposing self to large amounts of stuff we fear, so we have no choice but to face and overcome it swiftly.
When overwhelmed with thoughts of physical touch, verbal loving vibrations, our self-worth and will-power always wins. Stay creative, compassionate and open to receive beautiful magic destined for us.