Embracing Emotions

I wish I lived in a society where we were encouraged to talk about our feelings. Where what we call “crucial” conversations would be normal and not have to be deemed crucial because of the norm. Life is hard. Things rarely ever come easily. Why should we need to hide the ugly truth? Why should we need to act happy and joyful all the time? To use an example, how frequently do we know of someone who passed away that we admired in one way or another and they pop into our brains; do we take a minute in those moments to say something out loud about that person, or even more, text one of their loved ones to let them know you were thinking of that person? Do we stash the memory aside as if it never existed and never let the people who probably miss them the most know that you miss them too?

Emotions are so very sensitive and uncomfortable but as a society, we kind of leave no choice for them to be anything else. The older I get, I strive to become more and more self aware. I want to be brave to raise uncomfortable topics and discuss things that are hard and depressing and worth talking about for growth. I just don’t want to do it alone. Today’s important message to all is to take a moment to be present with what you’re feeling. Don’t hide those emotions or try to feel another way. Embrace them. Talk about them. Help make conversation standard.