Attention

Why do we sometimes feel like we need attention? In fact, right now I crave it. Maybe I feel deprived from critical people in my life [including my husband and mother], which only increases my desire to find that level of attention like when you first fall for someone.

I’m not sure where that comes from for me. My sister was 10.5 years older than me, so I grew up similar to an only child as she went to college and moved out beyond that. Both of my parents worked and then would be tired, so maybe it was that lack of constant entertainment then? I’m really not sure. I do know I don’t ask for a lot. I also know attention can come in phases. This year, I’m going to prioritize filling any void with self care, as should you!