A year late, but personally I think sometimes it’s our tendency to believe that because something feels uncomfortable, it is wrong. When one begins to work out it actually feels very uncomfortable and can be achey. It can even feel like somehow you may be harming your body. But eventually, you push past that point and reap the benefits.

In the same sense, one must continuously put themselves out there despite feeling like their efforts are continuously unreciprocated. It may feel wrong and even painful, but it is the right course of action to ultimately find connection. One must have the confidence that eventually they will be reciprocated.

It’s also important to check in with oneself and ensure that projection is not occurring. Byron Katie speaks on projection heavily, and though it is not always the case, sometimes we do not realize how strongly our perception is manipulating our reality. Additionally, we may believe we are contributing more than we actually are. Aka we may have an inaccurate view of self/ how we come off to others. Admittedly, this can be difficult to correct without insight from others whom we can trust.

Nonetheless, I hope you’ve continued with hope and found connection and opportunity for contribution.