Security

Challenge #37
When we think of security, it is typically in the form of financial. Having a home, owning property, valuable possessions and having others in our lives to provide or share in that security. Or, we think of the risk of losing it, in the form of identity theft. And, sometimes we think of our families, spouses or children that provide emotional security for us. Rarely do we look at our individual emotional security, with the meaning of the word security being relative to the things outside of us. The opposite of security is insecurity. So much of insecurity is a result of deep down fear. Fear that we will get rejected, fear that we are not good enough, fear that we will not have the security that we want and think we need or deserve. This fear acts out in strong ways. It can act out in anger, control and criticism of others. It can also act out in ways that make you cower to those you feel are more powerful than you, not speak your truth at times and, enable others in unhealthy ways. I Challenge you to find inner emotional security and realize how the opposite - insecurity or fears - has sprung out an affected others. Not that you need to immediately take action once you realize, just begin to notice, understand and digest....