When we’re not used to being loved in a healthy, safe, and steady way, it can actually feel threatening at first. Our nervous system may interpret it as unfamiliar, even unsafe, because it disrupts patterns we’ve long used to protect ourselves…patterns born from trauma, neglect, or rejection. So when love finally shows up, it can stir up confusion, fear, or even a need to retreat.
In that retreat, that quiet space the Universe (or God) offers, we’re given a sacred pause…a moment to look inward. That space isn’t punishment or absence. It’s an invitation to:
- Notice what’s coming up (fear of abandonment, unworthiness, distrust, etc.)
- Get curious instead of reactive.
- Ask ourselves: What part of me still believes I don’t deserve this? What am I afraid will happen if I fully receive this love?
That pause, that distance, can be divine timing—meant for healing, not for punishment.
True story…
Love,
Wendy
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