What Truth Is This Tension Trying to Reveal?

That uncomfortable tightness we feel in our bodies, our thoughts, our conversations. It’s the ache in a relationship, the unease before a decision, the internal friction that won’t quiet down.

But what if tension isn’t something to run from, numb, or fix immediately? What if tension is trying to reveal something?

Every moment of tension carries a signal. It often points to a deeper truth trying to emerge. A need unmet. A boundary crossed. A desire unspoken. A value out of alignment. Tension shows up when something meaningful is on the line.

Instead of asking, How do I get rid of this? try asking:
What truth is this tension trying to reveal?

Sit with it. Listen. Be curious.

You might discover that the discomfort is a doorway, not to be avoided, but to be walked through. And on the other side may be clarity, growth, or freedom you didn’t even know you needed. So next time the pressure builds, don’t rush to escape it. Ask the deeper question. The truth might be waiting right beneath the surface.

With love,
Marine Sélénée