The paradox

 It's a subtle form of emotional codependency; specifically, the tendency to manage others' feelings in order to feel okay yourself. 

This behavior can manifest as walking on eggshells, over-explaining, rescuing, or fixing problems for others; driven by a discomfort with emotional chaos, rejection, or unpredictability.

Every adult is responsible for their emotional system. When you try to carry or fix their experience, you not only abandon your Self, you also rob them of their autonomy and growth.

The paradox: when you stop outsourcing your sense of safety to how others feel or respond, and instead ground yourself in your own body and presence, that's when stability comes. Regulating your nervous system is how you reclaim your power.

The healing you seek doesn't come from managing others but from showing up for your own internal experience.

Show up for your Self today, and life will show up for you.