This is something that I know too many people can relate to. I truly feel that society has taught us to hold our emotions in. You face so much in your daily life, how many times do you let out your anger or excitement? Who has been told to not show you were upset or crying so you wouldn’t be seen as weak? As children we were taught to hide our emotions, so we were not appearing to be weak or better than others. All that did was create a ticking time bomb inside each one of us. And all it needs is a small spark.
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Just a few days ago, I had a spark happen to me…boom! With everything I have been working through at work and the frustrations I have throughout my life, I have held it in. I needed to be the rock for the family. Check in with my friends to make sure they are okay. Stay strong at work to get through the days. Everything was pushing against me, and I had to stand still. That was until it happened.
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After getting home from a long and tiring workday, I decided to lay down on my sofa. My husband was nearby, and my son was in the other room. My puppies were playing chase around the house as the zoomies began. But suddenly, one dog jumped on the sofa next to my head and the other came roaring in. She jumped….and her hind paws landed directly on my face. That was all it took. The dam broke and pandora’s box exploded.
Boom
The remaining hours of the night were spent with tissues from all the crying, screams, and thoughts running through my head. I felt my body start to vibrate from all the energy I built up. Could no longer control anything. It took nearly a full 24 hours to calm down from the explosion.
Life will always test our strength and patience. But how we handle it is what makes us powerful. Hiding all that emotion is not healthy. This is why I am a strong believer in outlets. Having something to help release the pent-up energy is a healthy way to battle stress. Many people turn to exercise, yoga, or meditation to break through the wall of energy. We are only human, and we each have our limits. But without a healthy outlet to release the tension, you may just become another ticking time bomb.
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With great warmth,
