The truth is, none of us are pros at mastering our emotions.
Even someone who is the most mature, wise, and level-headed person out there has their moments where they completely break down because sometimes it's just too much.
The real gift is not mastering how to control our emotions, but how to process them.
Sounds easy, right? WRONG.
I have never been great at this. Stress can get the better of me through bitten nails and tears. Yet some months, I'm a rockstar who doesn't let anything or anyone stand in my way.
The most valuable lesson I have learned is that we were never meant to handle our emotions on our own. Whether it's God, a friend, a family member, a therapist, or even a stranger, talking through our emotions with somebody can help us understand them. Thinking through why we feel a certain way or how something affected us helps us learn about ourselves so we can grow and become better equipped for the future.
Some people write music, others take a long walk, but I like to write in a journal. I take this time to confess my emotions to the Lord and how I would like improve them in the future, not solely relying on myself for everything.
Even if you're not a Christian, journaling can help get your thoughts out of your head, especially if you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to like I mentioned earlier.
Take something you find relaxing, live in that moment, and process all of the feelings!
Most important, is sharing positive emotions as well. Only talking and thinking about the bad can create an air of negativity.
Taking a break to enjoy your happiness is alright too! Not everyone is geared to keep going through EVERY type of feeling.
The world may seem like a taboo place to discuss your mental state and emotions, but we are all human with our unique experiences and feelings. To truly understand each other and create an environment of love, we need to get vulnerable.
This is definitely a scary thing for me because I fear being hurt by friends and loved ones like I have in the past, but living in that does not help me grow or take the time I need to heal and move forward.
So SHARE... the good, the bad, and the ugly.
The world is not void of compassion or understanding. You might even be surprised by the response you get!
