In my earlier years, I often criticized myself for being fearful, impulsive, and unpredictable. I felt like my emotions were in control, and I used them as a shield even though it left me feeling drained. I thought being emotional meant being weak, unstable, or too much. So I tried to bury what I felt, thinking that would make me stronger. With time, I began to see that emotions weren’t the enemy. They were simply part of being human. Like waves, they rise and fall. Sometimes quietly, sometimes with force, but they always pass. Learning to understand and respect them made all the difference. I realized I could feel deeply without letting those feelings define or dictate me. This shift changed how I approached myself. Rather than ignoring or suppressing what I felt, I started listening. When emotions like sadness, anger, or loneliness came up, I stopped asking, “What’s wrong with me?” and started asking, “What is this trying to tell me?” I let go of the belief that some emotions ...
by Ma. Graciella