voices underground

here we are in a continuation of this story with our elder carrot.

in this moment I’ve been thinking a lot about neediness, and how we are conditioned to be as “self-sufficient” as we can.

yet, we all have many needs that are present all the time.

when we do not acknowledge those needs, we are oftentimes trying to meet them in subversive ways.

i think about how people pleasing, which is oftentimes framed as our bigger than life care for others, is often masking our way to control and manipulate our environment to meet our needs for safety.

yet when we deny ourselves honestly of our true needs and hide them from others, can we be blameful of others for our needs not being met?

believing it is “selfish” or “egotistical” to name our needs, are we actually just submitting to the notions of the individual taking care of their own and being self-sufficient?

are we submitting to a world view that cannot see what a gift it is for others to give?

well, stay tuned to carrot’s story to explore more…