ADP 2,115: Protect Yourself Without Becoming Cold

SHOW LINKSSelf-Paced Resources:Subscribe To The Interview Podcast: https://yourlevelfitness.com/podcastNew To The YLF Philosophy? Start Here: ylf30.comDaily Accountability And Structure For Your Self-Paced Inside/Out Process: https://yourlevelfitness.com/daily-emailQ&A Response YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjSupgaY5KA66MD2IdmCwFhLFbDe-pk1lIndividualized Guidance From DarylCompare All Service Levels: https://yourlevelfitness.com/coachingGet Your Merch, Mugs & Wall QuotesShop The Current Collections: https://yourlevelfitness.shop/collectionsEPISODE DESCRIPTIONIn this episode of The Daryl Perry Podcast, I share a reminder for anyone who has been through hard seasons, maybe more than once, and does not want to go through it again but probably will at some point.Do not let the world change you in a way that makes you cold.When you have opened up before and it did not go well, it is tempting to shut down. When you have tried to take care of people and it backfired, it is tempting to build walls. I talk to a lot of men about this, especially in conversations around mental health. They were vulnerable once and it did not land well, so they decided never again.But closing yourself off is not the answer.Yes, you need boundaries. Yes, you need to learn how to protect yourself, both literally and figuratively. Yes, you need to be selective about who gets access to you. That is part of maturity and growth. But hardening your heart to the point where you no longer allow connection is not strength.Deep down, we all want connection. We want to trust. We want to open up. We want the people close to us to open up too. That applies to romantic relationships, friendships, family, and community. It is layered and nuanced, but it matters.In this episode, I tie this back to the inside/out approach. When you stay connected to yourself and live from the inside/out, you can remain open without losing yourself. You can forgive without being naive. You can protect yourself without becoming bitter.Do not let the world harden you too much.Please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested in listening to it.Visit darylperrypodcast.com for links to the show page on each of the major podcast directories. From there, you can subscribe and share this pod.For comments, questions, topic ideas, possible collaborations please email [email protected]