Why do people think that "being strong" means holding your feelings in? holding back tears? holding your tongue when someone has hurt or offended you?
In my opinion, this is just emotional constipation. Stuffing everything down and keeping it all inside for an eventual emotional blow up somewhere down the line. An explosion that ultimately hurts the people you love.... or worse, it turns into a physical manifestation in your body, draining your energy and killing you slowly.
Why do people see "chronic numbing" as an acceptable remedy to stress and pain? Grab a drink (or 2 or 3) at happy hour, smoke a bowl, f*ck that girl. Hell yeah, we're hurting so let's stick, sip, and suck our problems away!
When we numb our pain, we also numb our joy... and then we wonder why it's difficult for us to ever feel anything again... and that's how we become dependent on mind numbing activities. Yes, Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat count..... and I am guilty as charged...
What is true strength?
True strength is moving THROUGH your feelings, not avoiding them.
True strength lies in your ability to open up, be vulnerable, and show who you really are... and that INCLUDES your feelings.
Most people can be "strong" if strong means stuffing down your emotions... but can you be COURAGEOUS? Can you find your strength in your authenticity, and vulnerability?
Not everyone will accept you for who you are, that's a reality.... but what's most important is do YOU accept you for who you are?
Shine on. Be seen. People may leave as a result, but those that remain are the only ones you want to keep around anyway. :)
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