The Graves Model, or “spiral dynamics,” is built around the idea of a hierarchy of personal growth and addresses how people change as they grow throughout their lifespan…
I used to think that the side of me that feels “too much” was a burden — or even a curse. I hate feeling helpless and detached as if the world is fine without me in it. But, as an introvert, I also thrive in the safe comfort of my mind. Sometimes I have moments when I feel so energized to create new relationships that I’m okay with leaving that quiet peace for a while…
My dad’s absence left a huge hole in my life. But instead of crying I found myself observing my thoughts at a curious distance. I was an explorer studying an unfamiliar species…