So you're emotional.

You cry watching movies, tear up at the sight of something cute, and relish in that feeling.

You like to feel. You're passionate.

But why is this so wrong?

Because if you're emotional you must be weak.

If you get emotional you must not be able to make smart decisions, to lead a group, or have good insight.

And we're told, "stop crying,"

"You're so dramatic," "Let it go!"

If only it was that easy. And since it's not, there must be something wrong with you.

Maybe if you didn't have as many emotions you'd be smarter, wiser, gain more insight, be well trusted.

If you didn't feel so much, maybe you could be a better leader, and get stuff done.

Let go of the frilly stuff and stick to the basics.

But you see, then you wouldn't be you.

You wouldn't be the person who cries with their friend when they're sad,

you wouldn't be such a good gift giver.

Your songs wouldn't be the same,

your hugs wouldn't be so warm.

Compassion and warmth would be gone.

It might seem easier, but easier isn't always better.

It's not as easy as talking to Alexa and asking her to complete a task or play a song.

There's no switch.

But if there was you would not only not be yourself, but you'd be letting go of a lot of the good too. It's like George Bailey in "It's a Wonderful Life," where he wishes he had never been born.

And his wish came true, he was able to watch just what life would be like without him, and what his friends and family would be like without him.

And he didn't like what he saw.

Because it wasn't just about him.

So one person makes you feel bad for being emotional, but another person benefits from it.

You cry too much and can become far too passionate about something, but that just shows your heart.

Passion should be a good thing, and being passionate about something should be encouraged. But being passionate can look "crazy," or "odd."

You're far too much and need to "calm down."

Passion, emotions, and feelings are good. It's good to open up, to let people in, to express yourself, and try things.

The key is not letting it control your life.

But know it's okay to cry, and for others to see.

It's okay to feel for another person, and sympathize with them.

Fortunately and unfortunately Alexa does not possess the power to control our emotions, that's entirely up to you.

Use your emotions for others, or use them to make you overwhelmed.

Sometimes it seems easier to not have feelings, especially during a crisis or a tragic instance. But so much healing comes from showing emotions. So much love and so much comfort when we open up.