Learn to Feel

At the end of the day when it’s all said and done, no one will even remember what was said or done.

The only thing that will remain is the way it made you feel. It won’t matter how long it lasted or how frequently, just how deeply you were impacted. Whether the emotion was positive or negative, know that feeling is your superpower. That’s what makes you human and alive, your emotion.

Being open and vulnerable is beautifully courageous. When external forces beat you up and knock down all of your internal walls until you have nothing left, allow it. Allow it to tear you down so you may rebuild your foundation up even stronger and wiser than before. It takes a lot more strength and courage to open your heart up again after being hurt then it does to close yourself off and build up walls.

I’m telling you love is the answer. Love is the key to happiness, to end all suffering. I’m not talking about love from other people, but love for yourself. Love yourself enough to overflow it onto other people, because then even if they don’t reciprocate it, you’ll love yourself enough to not need their validation. You won’t close yourself off or shut down because of their own decision to still hold onto the hurt and pain in their hearts which has guarded them. Instead, you understand you are in a better place, and genuinely wish healing upon them. You move on quicker and let go easier, because you aren’t attached or dependent upon anything anymore.

All you’ll ever need is yourself. 🦋

Image by Danielle Noel