How Open is Your Heart...(Really)?

Do you feel comfortable when other people experience strong emotions?

I tend to zone them out - I'm busy getting things done!

I often get scared by strong emotions in others - maybe they need something from me I can't give. I often don't know what to do.

I feel calm and open most of the time when people around me are emotional, but every now and then I waver

I am always unconditionally loving, compassionate and spacious no matter what people are feeling around me

Do you avoid love?

I want love and closeness but I push it away

I don't need love. I crave independence.

I give and receive love easily most of the time, but sometimes I get scared and feel unable to fully let it in.

I love love.

Do you ever feel emotionally numb?

I feel a lot but have trouble knowing what I am feeling

I don't feel much at all.

I feel connected to my emotions most of the time

I am always feeling - it's overwhelming!

Do you ever feel needy in relationships?

Yes, when I’m in relationships I’m like a human barnacle!

I often feel safe in relationships. I trust that I’m loved, I ask for what I need and I go with the flow of the moment

I have come along way but I still struggle at times to feel safe and trust that I am loved

Relationships? No, no...I don't get boxed in like that. I prefer a situationship

Are you ever defensive when someone has a different opinion to you?

Yes, for some reason I feel stressed, angry or threatened, especially if it is something I feel strongly about

Most of the time I am ok - except when I'm stressed

I love discussing different points of view it makes me feel closer to the other person

No, I'm always right

Do you second guess yourself?

No, I know I'm right

Yes, almost all the time

I have periods where I really trust myself and periods where I doubt myself

For the most part, I trust that I will make the best decision in the moment - if it turns out to be wrong I will learn and grow

Do you ever feel uncertain about how to be yourself around difficult people?

I AM the difficult person!

Yes, I feel stressed, anxious or shut down around people who are difficult

I have moments where I am comfortable around difficult people and moments when I feel stressed, anxious or shut down around them

I am comfortable with who I am no matter who I am around

Do you struggle with balancing your needs and the needs of others?

Other people have needs?!?!

I have needs?!?!

If I am by myself I am aware of my needs but when I am with other people I can lose sight of what I need and focus on fulfilling other people's needs

I find it easy to look after my own needs whilst honouring others

Are you always in creative flow?

No, I’m as creative as a concrete slab

I used to be but it shut down somehow

Sometimes I am in the creative flow

I regularly enjoy the flow of new ideas and inspirations

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