Awakening Quote by C. JoyBell C
““There is this narrative, which we follow in our world, that tells us we ought to always be strong. Fortified, immovable, brave. So we tell ourselves that's what we are. Then we believe it. The grave problem with this narrative lies in the fact that in the minutes we stop to breathe and be quiet, in the minutes we stop telling ourselves that, we look into the mirror, or we look at our photographs, and it hits us: we are soft! We are soft, we are bruised, we got hurt far too much than what we deserved! And guess what? It wasn't okay! It really was never okay. And then panic settles in as we realise that all of that time we were abandoning the real us, inside of us, like a small child left in the corner of an alleyway, in favour of embracing the big and brave version of ourselves that we told ourselves to love! So we stopped actually loving the us of the us. The real us. The real you. There is no sadder thing! Please... you are soft and scared... embrace your teddy self, embrace your infant soul, protect what is left of you.””
About This Quote
Societal pressure to appear strong hides vulnerability; acknowledging softness is essential for authentic self‑care.
In simple terms: Being strong all the time hurts; accept your soft side.
Key Takeaway
Allow yourself to feel and protect your inner child.
Themes
vulnerability
self‑acceptance
mental health
Mood
empathetic
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- therapy
- mindful breathing
- creative expression
- support groups
Key Concepts
psychology
emotional intelligence
Questions to Reflect On
- What would happen if you embraced your softness?
- How can you balance strength and vulnerability?
A Different Perspective
Constantly suppressing softness can cause burnout.
