Noticing

Awareness of self and recognising something different in others.

I am already on a journey. It has probably been going on for a while in one shape or another, but I am just realising I’ve been noticing something different and I can’t quite put my finger on what that means yet. While I am ‘noticing’, I appreciate space, and to feel safe and secure. Pressure can be threatening to me and so instead I need a patient friendship. Realise that I’m on a journey that hasn’t started just when we met, but that has been going on before this. I welcome invitations and I am pleased you asked, but do think about where may be best for me to meet with you as some places may make me a bit nervous.  

I really value and appreciate your availability, present engagement and genuine interest in me. It’s so rare to find a place where people actively listen and respond to my need. I enjoy connecting but it needs to be on my terms. Although I appreciate your time, I might take a while to come out of my shell and open up, but please be patient with me and love me. Trust between us will help me speak. On some days I may seem a mess but that shows you that I can be myself in your company.