Veintiuno

When I was younger, my friends and I joked about tasers and stun guns and things like that. We didn't really know what they were, aside from the fact that they can do some damage. And although we joked, I never thought I would own anything like that, even if I did live by myself. But as it turns out, there are people who are concerned for my safety and want me to be able to defend myself.

And so today I was given a most interesting gift.

Veinte

Somewhere along the line I think we have to realize that we are emotional beings. This doesn't mean everyone is a drama queen, or that everyone has a temper, or that everyone is hyper-sensitive, it just means that we are capable of having emotions. Perhaps one of the greatest disservices we can do for ourselves is tell ourselves that we aren't emotional--because that makes any emotion seem trivial and out-of-place. I think sometimes we need to experience certain emotions so that we can respond to different situations in our lives.

For example, I know I'm someone who gets frustrated, but I also know I don't hold grudges and I can't stay angry for much more than a day. Sometimes I just need to be frustrated.

I know other people who are criers. They just need to cry occasionally, and after they cry they feel better and are more equipped to deal with the situation at hand.

I'm not sure that the logical approach to emotion is one that everyone should adopt, but it makes sense to me. And I know that I don't feel as bad being "emotional" if I can keep in mind that it will pass and I'll be okay "tomorrow".

Today was actually a really good, positive day. No frustration whatsoever. I was just thinking about this earlier. :)