TONI TALKS | SAFE & SECURE IN YOUR SKIN | FEELINGS
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Comfort is a holistic term tied to psychological well-being. A personโs definition of comfort has everything to do with how comfortable they felt as children. Young people who are trapped in unsafe environments tend to harbor a type of person hell in their heads.
The idea of comfort is a psychological construct that largely transcends socio-economic status. Instead, feelings of safety and security are tethered to various childhood experiences.
In adulthood, children who feel safe expressing their innermost emotions esoterically define comfort in terms of quality of life versus quantitatively associating life with extrinsic assets.
Comfort isโฆ Calmness
It teaches you that stillness is a privilege denied to a restless mind.
You realize being calm is what helps you sleep.
And sleep brings the freedom to dream.
Itโs knowing you will wake refreshed and motivated to face the day.
Comfort isโฆ Courage
It teaches you that being courageous is empowering.
You realize courage gives you strength to fight battles.
And you have the freedom to surrender.
Itโs knowing you are brave enough to stand up for what you believe.
Comfort isโฆ Self-Acceptance
It teaches you to accept yourself for exactly who you are.
You realize that happiness already exists inside of you.
And you have the freedom to be happy.
Itโs knowing you can choose happiness now.
Comfort isโฆ Fortification
It teaches you to protect your peace.
You realize the energy you allow into your life is your choice.
And it gives you the freedom to escape negativity.
Itโs knowing your mindset will always anchor you in the midst of challenges.
Comfort isโฆ Breathing
To sit still and listen.
To realize your thoughts donโt control you.
To freely exhale negativity.
To know that you are breathing out tensions, toxins and traumas.
Comfort isโฆ Present in this Moment
You inhale love.
You exhale love.
You realize there is only love.
This thought empowers you to pursue your heartโs desire.
Iโm fascinated by the differences in how people define comfort. From my observations, there is no one-size-fits-all definition. Thatโs because comfortis an intrinsic quality. Itโs measured in feelings of safety and security.
This idea merged over a decade through scores of freelance writing interviews and a 12-year stint as a community columnist. Writing weekly about all aspects of local life was a privilege and challenge.
The ability to have my words delivered to the doorstep of roughly 32,000 homes every Friday molded me into a better version of myself. The challenge of writing in ways that enlarged the space where a sense of belonging is nurtured enlarged my heart and mind.
Over the years, it became a calling that motivated me to keep my finger firmly pressed on the pulse of public opinion.
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I use words to bridge gaps between diverse people. Itโs what motivates me to push the boundaries of possibility.
