Let Yourself Feel

This past Monday was a tough day for me emotionally, but today I was completely grateful for all the things I had to smile about.  It wasn't the circumstances that changed.  It was simply my state of mind.

See, over the course of these last two years, I have learned a great number of things.  One of the most important lessons that I hold dear to my heart is that it is okay to feel.  Granted, we all feel with our hands, our feet and even our heart, but tell me when you allowed yourself the freedom to really feel whatever it was that you were feeling.  Was there a part of you that was holding back, limiting the extent of your tears, quieting the burst of your laughter, pressuring you to keep quiet, straining your veins to keep from punching the wall?

Yeah, you're not the only one.  I used to bottle things up as best I could but as we all know, that is never a good plan.  Instead, allow yourself that very moment to release your emotion.  Express yourself freely, whether behind closed doors or with company (just don't do that whole punching thing because more likely than not you'll end up more hurt than before).

Now here's the thing... Once you are done grieving or hurting or feeling whatever it is that has taken over your heart, get up, stand up and move on.  Do not dwell on the past or hate your life because you've just cried.  You've already dealt with it, now focus on the next present moment!

Life is beautiful and as tough as it can get sometimes don't ever forget how much you have to be thankful for.

Being that it's Mindful Wednesday, pay attention to your feelings and the extent to which you hold some of it in.  Be aware of its effect on your mind and body as those unreleased feelings accumulate and begin to weigh you down.  It's not always noticeable but your subconscience will let you know when things get bad.  So before you let out your anger or frustration on the wrong person, give yourself the chance to exhale that negative energy on your own.