Don’t Worry, Be Happy.

Such a beautiful sentiment, yet it often feels so hard to achieve. I like to think of myself as a low-drama person. My personal, professional, and spiritual life is generally calm, stable, and uneventful. But the moment I connect with other humans something we’re all supposed to do, right? things get a little…messy.

Maybe it’s because of my lack of boundaries, or maybe it’s my overly empathetic soul. I can’t seem to shake energies that drain me completely

. I like to see myself as a self-sustaining individual. I don’t have a huge circle of friends though I want friends but I’m okay without them. I believe I’m successful in my own way. I have an education I’m proud of, I’ve traveled, and I’ve had experiences that have made me both smile and frown but always, ultimately, grow.

Yet, somehow, whenever I attach myself to someone whether it’s a relationship, a friendship, a situationship, or whatever form it takes it’s like a complete 360-degree spin in my life. I find myself in situations where I stop and think, “If I hadn’t made you my world, where would I even be?”

It’s exhausting, but it’s also a reflection. Maybe it’s a lesson in boundaries, in emotional self-preservation, or in learning how to share your energy without losing yourself. I’m beginning to wonder: is it possible to love and connect deeply with others without letting it upend your life entirely? Or is that, somehow, the human experience in its rawest form?

Do you want me to take it to that next level?