Our shells

Shells are made to protect. Look at a clam, snail, or turtle, all have been created with shells to protect their fragility. People in many ways are similar, fragile and create their own invisible shells. I’ve see this in so many lives, and acknowledge i too at times hide within my own protective shell, especially when there’s an imminent threat of being wounded again.

Shells do protect us from wounds, however they can also lead to isolation and loneliness. Periods of isolation may help healing, but extended isolation keeps us in darkness, a state that does not bear well for our souls...

Deep wounds often draw people into a protective shell. One of the deepest wounds is rejection. Repetitive rejection can erode our boldness, bring on depression and if not dealt with will eventually lead to despair or much worse.

I want to share a resource that i’ve recently been listening to on the topic of rejection, and how it can effect us. I’m not propagating any guaranteed solutions, but identification of the issue and threats is half of the battle. Getting out of the downward spiral has more to do with God’s grace and finding the right people to surround us, than in what we can accomplish ourselves. I encourage you to listen to this 5 part series on the topic of rejection. The link is attached below. Perhaps it might give you some insight, either to help you or someone you know come out of their shell...

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