Saturday, June 27, 2015

You are allowed

You are allowed to feel any emotion that overcomes you in any instance. You are allowed to be bitter and angry if someone hurts your feelings and betrays you. You are allowed to feel uneasy when you have made a mistake. You are allowed to feel proud when you achieve something you have worked so hard for. You are allowed to feel inspired and invigorated when you engage in your greatest work. You are allowed to, and will, feel uncomfortable when practicing vulnerability.

It is okay to cry out of sadness and pain, just like it is okay to shed tears of joy. We're human. The ability to feel and express emotion is one of our greatest assets. Enjoy the emotions that make you feel good. For the emotions that make you feel not so good, work through them, understand their source, and address them in a way specific to your needs so that you can, eventually, let them go. However, be patient with yourself. Remember that feeling and expressing certain emotions is by no means easy, and that's okay.