Its not news to anyone that feeling badfrustrated, anxious, sad, or depressedisnt ideal.
What if instead of trying to change our unwanted emotions, we accepted them?
That’s whatShine, a startup that sends users a daily motivational text, wants us to do.
Whats it like to have all the feels while you play in a pile of confetti?
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With comedy, I feel like I can essentially be myself and do that.
Even just sharing a laugh with friendsthat’s such a grounding moment for me.
It’s an ongoing up and down, so when it is an equilibrium it’s very nice.
I am jealous of babiesI want their joy.
I have also been reading a lot about mental health which has been really helpful in giving me perspective.
I am so, so grateful to anyone who has ever shared their mental health story."
But now I feel kind of protective over this odd little emotion.
It can be so useful, if you look at it in the right light.
That kind of thing.
Safe is one way is to describe it.
Intentional is another way to describe it.
I’ve got my little setup with music.
It’s raining outside.
It can be game nights or movie nights with our team or friends.
I definitely feel off-kilter when I don’t get a cozy, homey moment in my week.
Usually what we’re all suffering quietly with is what unites us.
I love having conversations with people that are vulnerable.
I love that we are using the human experience to bring people together.
I woke up and I realized I love to dance: When was the last time I danced?
We withhold joy from ourselves because we think it has to be so hard.
Right now, I savor laughter and amazement.
Its so attributed to my 3 year old.
Its one of the most amazing things about being a parent.
Right now, the emotion that I love to savor is feeling sexy.
I love the sensual feelings that come with that.
Sexy and sensual for me means playfulness with sexuality.
Trying not to take yourself so seriously but owning your identity, your body, your energy.
I worry about ruining the time I have.
We live a very privileged life in this country.
Sometimes when there isn’t so much to worry about, you start to invent it.
I think part of it is human, part of it is survival.
The hardest thing I make a run at work on is to stop myself while worrying.
Quotes have been edited and condensed.
