16/10/2024
Porous boundaries—that’s how I’d describe a big part of how I navigated life growing up. I often couldn’t feel where I ended and others began, especially when I was around people. I’d automatically tune in to their moods, needs, and desires, losing track of my own.
Over time, I started to notice a pattern: I often felt disconnected from my body and had trouble staying grounded in myself during conversations or group situations. And even when I managed to connect with myself, I couldn’t tell if I was still in sync with the other person. It began to feel like there were two kinds of people: those with a strong sense of self—who could lead, affect change, and have impact—and those, like me, who struggled to stand firm in their own presence.
I kept asking myself, "How do these people do it?" How do they stay true to themselves while also being connected to others? In a recent workshop, someone shared their biggest insight with a similar question: "How can I truly connect with another if I’m not 'home' within myself?"
The 4-week "Power & Play" online course that starts on 6th Nov is really about re-writing and re-wiring Power. A foundational pillar of this is about discovering where you end and where the world or another person begins, and staying in connection around that. I can't wait to share simple, powerful practices with you that translate immediately to daily life.
Want to know more? https://daphne-vanrun.com/the-relational-dojo
Want to get a feel for me and the body of relational awareness practices this work is grounded in? Come and join me for a 1-hour free session on 23rd October (5-6pm UK).
You are welcome.
Photo credit: Steph Kelly
