back & forth with the sun
on monday morning there was a brief snowstorm. big fluffy flakes were coming down, transforming the landscape.
and then the sun came out, melting all of the pretty white snow off the streets.
and, as the day progressed, the sun kept teasing. bright clear light would shine through. then a cloudy dark sky would appear, when the sun played its disappearing game once more.
"back & forth with the sun," i said to myself.
as i witnessed the sun peeking through, then hiding behind the clouds, only to emerge again, over and over and over . . . i related it to my ever-changing moods. a metaphor for my personality.
back & forth with the sun. light. darkness. light. darkness.
i admit it. i can be moody. i experience my emotions fully. ALL of my emotions. if i'm happy, i'm dancing. if i'm angry, well . . . it's obvious.
sounds a bit volatile, i know. but i have learned disciplined ways to permit my emotions free reign, without ignoring or stifling them. because i'm responsible for managing them as well. they are no longer uncontrollable. i make them work for me now. give me answers to life's complications.
and i don't allow others to make me believe that it's somehow wrong or inappropriate. i think it's okay, more than okay, to truly and deeply feel.
back & forth with the sun.
4 reasons why it is HEALTHY to embrace ALL of your emotions:
ignoring your emotions can lead to physical ailments, such as headaches or stomach upset.
unraveling and addressing the source of your emotions will enable you to resolve difficulties before they expand.
thoroughly feeling your emotions will allow you to fully experience the richness of life.
carefully examining what your emotions are trying to tell you will highlight the hows and whys of your particular responses.
i talk about emotions a lot. that's because i think they are vitally important to understand and accept. vitally important to your well-being. [so important, in fact, that i've created an entire support group around this very topic.]
it isn't always easy to allow your emotions to come as they may. it's messy. and scary. and overwhelming.
but it's also necessary. in order to capture a glimpse into your essence.
back & forth with the sun. do you give proper attention to your negative as well as positive emotions? do you welcome the abundant intensity of your feelings? or do you fear the possible depths of your reactions?
tell me about your own relationship with emotions. leave me a comment.
and, just in case you're wondering - yes, i do talk to myself. i think it's a very effective way to start becoming your own best friend. [maxbutton id="1"]