We are complex, multi-layered creatures.
What everybody sees are the exposed outer layers of our onion identities.
What we feel are the deeply influential inner layers that are encoded in emotion and symbolism that take quality time to understand.
It’s only when we learn to decode the complex feelings and insights buried within that we can finally change the vibrancy and authenticity of our exposed outer layers.
Trying to upkeep the appearance of an impeccable shell with a rotting interior is futile work. What’s rotting on the inside will inevitably make its way to the outside.
It’s only once we understand that we function as an integrated whole… that we might finally commit to developing and improving our innermost—most influential—layers.
And we can begin the inner work that’ll change our daily mission from “shell upkeep” to “core cleaning” and what used to be a facade will slowly crumble and what’ll be left is a vibrant glow that was there all along.