I tend to act tough when I don’t want to be vulnerable. I allow my masculine energy to flow through me and often times close my heart to others. However, I am learning to be kind which is easier said than done. The truth is, it’s hard to be kind when someone hurts you.
I know one thing from experience, I tend not to respond the best when I’m intentionally hardening my heart; to be tough. No one is perfect; however, progress not perfection lead to better decision making and less reactionary behaviour.
You don’t always have to be strong and it is safe to be vulnerable. There are trustable people who you can be your true, loving self with. Spend more time with people you do not have to be guarded with and open your beautiful heart; you don’t always have to be tough.