A Forbidden Flower — Losing

Why was that flower so important? Often, we reach for forbidden things because they represent a part of ourselves we feel suppressed. Identifying that need can help you find a "sanctioned" way to fulfill it in the future.

Human nature is hardwired to gravitate toward the "keep out" sign. In psychology, this is often called —the urge to protect our freedom when we feel it’s being restricted. When a person or an opportunity is labeled "forbidden," it gains an artificial luster. Losing A Forbidden Flower

Just because it was hidden doesn't mean it wasn't real. Your emotions, the time invested, and the joy you felt were all valid. Why was that flower so important

When you lose something the world didn't want you to have, the mourning process is complicated by three specific factors: Human nature is hardwired to gravitate toward the

Often, the survivor of this loss feels they "deserved" the pain for reaching for the forbidden fruit to begin with. This self-judgment creates a barrier to self-compassion. Tending to the Empty Space