Sometimes we seclude ourselves from others because we are afraid. We fear repeating the same mistakes, so we hide. We won't know if we have outgrown old habits if we never allow ourselves to be placed in situations that challenge what we've grown from. This isn't to say that we put ourselves in toxic environments or around negative people hoping not to succumb to our initial thoughts, actions, reactions, and interactions. It's to encourage you to pause and reflect. Do you avoid dating because you know the person is destined to be like your ex because you always pick the "you fill in the blank" ones? We can create many different stories and situations inside our minds that discourage us. If we allow ourselves to become comfortable thinking, we know how it will end before we give it a chance to begin. Remove the walls and break the shell. Seclusion will not reveal what you have overcome because there is nothing to measure it against. Give it a try and test the waters. Realize how far you've come!
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