Today’s lesson on attachment styles gave me something to think about: How do I respond when I feel close to someone—and how do I respond when I’m afraid of losing that connection?
John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth helped develop attachment theory through their work on children’s relationships with caregivers. Their research explored the importance of security, closeness, and how children respond to separation and reunion. (psychology.psy.sunysb.edu)
For me, this brings up questions worth asking:
Can I express what I need without demanding an immediate answer? Can I listen without becoming defensive? Can I care deeply for someone while respecting their boundaries and my own?
I want to use what I’m learning to understand my reactions and take responsibility for my choices. That feels like meaningful work in recovery.
“Let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.”
— James 1:19
That verse gives me something practical to practice: pause, listen, and choose my response with care.
I picture healthy connection like two trees growing beside each other. Each needs roots, nourishment, and room to grow. Their branches can meet while both remain firmly planted.
“That ye, being rooted and grounded in love…”
— Ephesians 3:17
My prayer today is for patience, understanding, and the courage to keep learning. I want to become someone who can offer steady love, receive kindness, and respect another person’s pace.
One day at a time. One honest conversation at a time.
I love You, Jesus. Help me grow in love. 🙏
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