You Are Not the Role You Learned to Play

Many of us learned early how to adapt. We learned how to perform, achieve, please, stay strong, stay busy, disappear, keep the peace, carry everyone else's burdens, or become indispensable. These adaptations were never signs that something was wrong with us. They were intelligent ways of finding safety, belonging, and protection when we didn't yet have the resources to stay with difficult emotions. In this first gathering of the Learning to Stay series, we explore the difference between who we are and the adaptations we learned to wear. Together, we consider what becomes possible when we meet these patterns/roles with curiosity rather than judgment. The invitation this week is simple: Become a noticer. Notice what arises automatically. Notice what you move toward and what you move away from. Notice the adaptations that still show up today and gently ask what they have been protecting. The moment we notice, something begins to soften. Join us live each Wednesday at 7:00 PM Mountain Time for the Sovereign Collective, a free weekly gathering exploring self-awareness, healing, relationships, embodiment, spirituality, and the practice of staying present with ourselves. 🌿 Join our FREE weekly gatherings: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82083175830 🌿 Learn more: https://buffaloqueen.com 🌿 Follow on Instagram: @thebuffaloqueen I love and believe in you. — Noël Wood | Buffalo Queen