Why disconnection creates projections

Recently, I've been thinking a lot about disconnect. Not the kind that means being alone or isolated from others, but rather being detached from the soul. It's about losing connectivity with that quiet voice inside, with intuition, and with the part of ourselves that knows things before our minds understand.

When I talk about feeling detached, I'm referring to moments when we move through life without truly checking in with ourselves.
We're acting based on fear, outdated habits, or what we've been taught, rather than from a place of truth.

What I've found in myself and others is that disconnect inevitably causes projection.

Projection, in my opinion, is when we project our own insecurities, worries, limiting beliefs, or unsolved issues onto other people.
Instead of confronting what's going on inside, we unconsciously push it outward.

I first recognised this connection by observing how people treat others and how strongly it mirrors how they treat themselves. The more harsh, strict, or doubtful someone is about the world, the more likely they are to maintain that attitude within themselves. People do not project their feelings at random; instead they project what they carry within.

For example, if someone truly believes that success or happiness can only be achieved in one way, they may be anxious when someone else takes a different road.
Instead of being intrigued, they express their doubt: "That won't work." "That's not realistic." "That's not possible for you." But what they truly mean is, "That doesn't feel possible for me."

Projection in the body looks tight, locked off, and certain.
It feels like you don't want to hear other people's perspectives or challenge your own. It's being stuck in your path because questioning such ideas requires looking inside, which can be challenging when you're not connected to yourself.

I've noticed that as you center and reconnect with yourself, projection fades.
When you start paying attention to your emotions. When you become conscious of your inner world rather than respond to it. Self-awareness improves everything.

Once you understand your emotions, anxieties, and routines, you may begin to realise how your words and actions affect others. You start asking yourself questions such, "Why do I believe this?" "Where did the idea come from?" "Is this actually true for me, or have I never considered it before?"

You naturally become less likely to project your emotions onto other people as a result of this process.
It happens because you're being more honest with yourself, not because you're attempting to improve.

Your opinion of other people shifts as you accept responsibility for your own perceptions. You begin to feel empathy rather than judgement. You understand that everyone has their own projections, and it's not because they want to harm someone. but because they haven't yet discovered another method. Because it feels safer to be worried than to be naive. Because it can be easier to believe certain things than to be open to new possibilities.

Returning to control over your own power comes from owning accountability for your thoughts and feelings. You stop losing things about yourself because of negative self-comparison, or overly self-pity. You turn to your true self and begin to pay closer attention; you have deeper emotions rather than just reacting impulsively. this gives you the option in how you'll respond.

I think about this concept a lot, especially when I consider what I do.
Fashion, in my opinion, is more than simply clothes. It's about expressing your identity. It's about being in the moment. It involves dressing in a way that serves as a reminder to return to your body, your intuition, and your own self.

This isn't a set of rules, and I'm not an expert.
These are simply principles I've learnt from observing the world, people, and myself. This is, if anything, an invitation. To slowdown, to consider your beliefs. You need to be aware of when you might be projecting beliefs onto other people rather than concentrating thought to your own internal dialogue.

You feel less of a need for projecting your beliefs onto other people when you are more in tune with yourself.
You give yourself greater space to live, create, and express who you truly are.

My brand is about helping people reconnect instead of just producing clothing.
Reclaim a connection with your soul, creativity, and inner voice. I've found that projection starts to decrease when you allow yourself to express who you are through your thoughts, actions, or even the way you look.

Join my Discord channel to interact with like-minded individuals and learn more about self-expression and self-connection. For help in self-expression, I've created a free sewing pattern for people in the community. Because sometimes creating something with your hands is a better way to restore a connection with yourself than using words.