Are you afraid of messy situations? It seems that people have a lot of anxiety when it comes to uncomfortable situations. We’ve all had experiences where we made a mess, whether that be with food, in our rooms, in family or in a dating relationship. But what makes us so uncomfortable when it comes to situations that don’t go the way we expect?

I already said it. We get anxious because things don’t go the way we expect it to. Our sense of control is lost and we find ourselves in a storm of uncertainty. We are left like a wound that has been torn open, without a bandage to cover us. Cleaning a wound is always painful, but we need to go through this process in order to heal correctly.

Wounds don’t ever look nice. Some of us have huge wounds, others not so big. But we all experience wounding throughout our lives at some point. Maybe you have just gone through a terrible break-up. Maybe you messed up at your job and got fired. Or maybe your closest friends or family have recently hurt you emotionally.

Whatever the wounding, it takes vulnerability and honesty to overcome it. And this process can be messy. Have you experienced a community where you can be open and honest and still be unconditionally loved by those around you? Have you experienced the safety of a community that takes you in as if you were a family member?

As humans, we may feel the intense urge to hide in shame when facing messy situations. We hope that we can create a community where we can be vulnerable and messy, but also maintain continual respect and love for one another no matter the condition we are in.

We would love to hear your stories and thoughts on this topic in the comments below!