“pleasing”…

a self serving action, a request for validation.

is born of fear of rejection, and judgement.

saddled with memories of failure, taxed with perfection,

pleasing… is not.

it’s soul stealing, passion crushing, cloaked in fear.

an identity thief, destroyer of esteem, manipulating and stifling.

pleasing… is not.

not love, not truth, nor striving for growth, or promoting connection.

not intimate, supportive, constructive, or healthy.

pleasing… is not.