Deconstructing Dysfunction

Challenging our internal beliefs and picking apart the very foundation of our values can feel quite uncomfortable, making us feel uneasy, anxious, worried or even scared. Potentially bringing to surface feelings of disloyalty or betrayal of those who raised us; or systems that we benefited from; or even the very society in which we may hold privilege in. These are questions and feelings that are especially difficult for people to embrace, let alone get curious about. It’s no wonder why humans prefer to stay within the bounds of comfort and avoid examining their own beliefs and views of the world.

Discomfort is an empowering place to be though, it forces us to consider change and when done intentionally, it can bring with it healing and growth too. And not just individually, but generationally and societally. When we resist the opportunity for change in the bounds of discomfort, external blame and resentment can take hold of us bringing with it bitterness and dissatisfaction.

I aim to challenge my own understanding of what is considered normal and healthy within our society, different cultures, families, generations, and our individual way of processing all of the above. We all (myself included) play a unique role that contributes to the overall functioning, or dysfunction, of our world.

Will you embrace the discomfort with me?