Even though I’ve learned to let myself feel my emotions and safely release them, it’s still uncomfortable for me. I still feel allergic to them. Yet I’ve learned that without emotions, I don’t feel as alive. Life feels monotone rather than vibrant. Emotions are now like oxygen to me. Beyond the fundamental need to survive, emotions allow me to thrive.

Each one of us has the courage to face our difficult emotions. To me, it is a great act of self-love when we get to know ALL of ourselves, both the messiness as well as the gorgeousness.

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