What Does Safety 'Feel' Like?

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 Hey friends! ✨

When you hear the word 'safety', what is the first thing that comes to mind?

I think a lot of us automatically go to physical safety... what is around me? Am I in a safe place? Those are the things that I think about when I am alone out in the world. 

This week, we are talking about 'emotional' safety. 🛟

I wanted to bring this topic to light this week, because I find it so important for us to bee more aware of our emotional safety. When I answered the questions below, I was able to answer them pretty quickly, because I know where I feel most safe, but maybe don't think about it in those moments when I need to feel safe.


This week's questions... 
  1. What does emotional safety feel like in your body?
  2. Where in your life do you feel most emotionally held right now?
  3. What boundary have you set that made you feel more like yourself?
  4. What does a soft space look like in your relationships?
  5. What’s one thing you can do this week to offer safety to yourself?


Let the vulnerability begin! 

  1. When I am at peace and my mind is clear and not running a hundred miles an hour. Bee-ing in the moment and not worrying about what is to come.

  2. When I have my husband close and by my side. I also feel safe when Muffin is making biscuits beside me, purring away... I feel loved and warm from her presence.

  3. When I can truly bee honest with people. I've spent a lot of time 'sucking it up' to not let others down, but when I am honest and can share how I am feeling about something, I can tell they appreciate it too. The guilt melts away and the relationships grow stronger.

  4. When we can all feel comfortable sharing our needs with one another and not worrying about bee-ing judged on it. Keeping things light, real, and honest is what has made such a difference.

  5. Remembering to give myself grace (and a little patience) and knowing that no matter what, I can always take a step back and ask for help when I don't feel safe. Knowing I don't have to take on the world alone has been such a huge help. Community is truly everything!


Now its Your Turn!

I now want to encourage you to pull out your journal, sit with the questions above, and write down what comes to mind when you ask these questions to yourself. 

If you feel comfortable, you can share in the comments below. If you'd like to reach out, please send me an email. I'm here to support you!


Until Next Time...

If you've read this far, I thank you so much! I want to give you a gentle reminder that bee-ing more aware of what gives us emotional safety is so important, especially when we get into those stressful situations. So, the next time you feel that feeling of overwhelm, I want you to ask yourself, "what can help me feel emotionally safe right now?" I will do the same, and I have a feeling that this is going to make these stressful situations in life flow with better ease and give us that confidence to take on anything, because we know what we can do to help the situation, and not feel like we are all alone and panicked. We got this!


Thanks again, friends!

~ Honey 🍯

Comments

  1. Jen¥zSeptember 14, 2025 at 1:14 AM

    Emotional safety feels like calmness in my chest and easy breathing, just being at peace really

    I feel most held when my work in HR is valued and my team members are happy

    I’ve started saying no to situations or people that drain me, especially professionally. I’ve grown clearer about protecting my time and peace, even when it feels uncomfortable. That boundary reminds me that I deserve respect and that my voice matters, the voice might be croaking ......

    A soft space in my relationships is patience, laughter, and being listened to.

    This week I can give myself rest and remind myself that I’m enough for myself and everyone around me

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    1. Buzz n' BloomSeptember 25, 2025 at 9:21 PM

      Wow, what a powerful reflection!! Yes, having that internal peace is definitely a great way to feel emotionally safe. Bee-ing valued in our work is so important and having that feeling can also bring a sense of peace. Boundaries and super important and I am happy to see that you are setting them and keeping true to you, even though it can bee uncomfortable at times. You voice DOES matter and you keep speaking your truth because you deserve to bee heard and respected! Yessss, you are enough and everyone around you! Bee-ing true to you is the best gift you can share with the world!

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