Leaving With a Smile!
That self-practice is: emotional expression.
I'm glad we, as a worldly community, have become more accepting on talking about how we feel and what problems we have or anything like that. Yet, there's still a persistent sense of negative stigmatism associated with discussing our feelings. I mean, just because we're talking about loving the bodies we're born with doesn't mean people will magically feel good all the time, or never have a day where they feel off about themselves.
I think when we see people who look like they have it together and talk about how they're so satisfied and happy, we actually believe them. Of course, no offense to anyone, but I don't think anybody has everything perfectly together; it's just not realistic if we're being honest here. So, when we see that display of perfection, we may be afraid to speak about how we're really feeling because we think we may receive some weird looks, or, even worse, feel like an outcast.
Humans naturally seek making connections, so we'll unwillingly, but simultaneously willingly, change ourselves to fit in, even if it means suppressing our emotions for the sake of aesthetics.
And, the only constant thing in life is change.
With change can come happiness, surprise, sadness, pain, anger, elation. There's so much we go through as human beings, and sometimes putting those feelings into words can help you process them. When we suppress our feelings, they can build up over time and a bomb of self-destruction explodes, which is painfully damaging to oneself mental and emotional health.
So, when I talk about loving yourself and finding the beauty within you, there shouldn't be an expectation (we're trying to steer far away from those) to be perfect all the time. I have my handful of bad days. I'll just automatically wake up in a bad mood, but I make sure to talk about it with family or friends so that I'm not suppressing how I'm feeling and feel even worse later on in the day.
Our emotions are valid, and no matter what you're feeling, remember that life is a journey, not a marathon or a sprint. It's a journey where you want to stop and take in the view, take a couple pictures, share moments with the people you love, and feel grateful for the lottery, that is life, that you won.
Thanks for sticking along with me! Bye for now friends :)
Hi Christine,
ReplyDeleteI find your blog to be very refreshing and you brought up some great topics. I absolutely agree that learning to love our appearance is important, but also talking about our emotions and struggles is good too. I think a lot of celebrities want to keep an image of their life being so glamorous even though they are struggling inside, and so the cycle continues of people thinking that some people are truly perfect and don't deal with any problems even though that is not the case. I do think that if there is more openness regarding our true selves, we will al be better off. Great job!
Hi Christine!
ReplyDeleteReading your blog weekly has helped me become re-aware of the deeper societal issues that we all have to deal with, but don’t talk about much publicly. Discussions on things like mental health have become wayyyy more open due social media and our changing society, but many people still end up wanting to show the perfect side of themselves online (full honesty, me included.) I don’t think that every single one of us needs to be fully open on social media because we all deserve our privacy, but it’s important to remind ourselves that no one’s social media presence is their fully, true, and honest self. It’s really easy to get caught up in seeing the polished lives we see presented on social media, but it’s important to not get caught up into that. Practicing self love and appreciation will also help steer us away from constant comparison to others due to self fulfillment. Thanks for the advice again, great post!
What a beautifully written and thought-provoking blog post! Your emphasis on emotional expression and the importance of acknowledging our feelings resonates deeply. It's refreshing to read about embracing imperfections and debunking the myth of having everything perfectly together. We are all human, and experiencing a wide range of emotions is part of our shared journey. Your words serve as a reminder that it's okay to have bad days and that reaching out to loved ones can provide solace and support. Your blog has been a source of inspiration and encouragement, promoting self-love and authenticity. Thank you for sharing your insights and reminding us to cherish life's moments. Your uplifting and heartfelt conclusion leaves a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart. Goodbye for now, and may your journey continue to be filled with love, gratitude, and beautiful experiences.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing. I am so glad you chose to approach this blog assignment with such an important and relevant topic. I really related to your discussion in this particular post. I am a raging perfectionist (guilty as charged haha), especially in the area of my body and appearance. I really struggle. I immediately believe the perfectly curated posts made by celebrities, influencers, and even our peers. And with that I immediately feel like there is something wrong with me. And I don't think I ever talk about that. I just tell myself-you're not trying hard enough. I am so grateful you began a discussion here about the importance of processing your emotions by speaking out. I WILL be trying this. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHi Christine, this post lowkey hits different, as did the rest of your blog actually. I honestly felt it on a personal level when you mentioned not talking about our feelings too often, and believing people when they look like they have it good. I think people talk about self-love so often that it gets kinda desensitized when they talk about it, but I learned a new aspect of it when you said we shouldn't love ourselves to expect perfection. I read that and was like "damn that's a good point she made" and everything you said was absolutely certified point-making. Your posts are great reminders of how to deal with self-esteem and inner peace, etc. so thank you, and great job!
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