Ever felt that too?
Here’s something I’ve learned that helps me understand:
Two powerful forces guide life:
1. Kindness—the loving energy that creates and supports everything.
2. Restraint—the compassionate boundary that keeps kindness from overwhelming you.
Why both?
Think of sunlight:
1. Sunlight gives life and warmth (Kindness).
2. But clouds sometimes soften that brightness, making it gentle and safe (Restraint).
Together, these two forces help you:
1. Experience love without overwhelm.
2. Feel supported without losing yourself.
Feeling overwhelmed or lost?
Take a moment:
” Breathe slowly and remind yourself, “Kindness supports me, and boundaries protect me.”
Today’s takeaway: Your life is a balance of powerful kindness and caring restraint—allowing you to live safely, clearly, and meaningfully.
“Why your soul needs boundaries just as much as it needs kindness.”
Explore the NextSelf Blog. Start with this post explaining the world of souls. And my Youtube. Content is published to this facebook first and a few days later, to the blog.
The blog lists all the difference patterns to study, understanding patterns is how one can develop 'Daas' [felt knowing].
Update: As awe, trust, and love deepen, they can allow greater openness and intimacy with the Creator. That intimacy can include sadness when you notice how much more of His goodness can be revealed.