As long as we are living we will have days that are not always conducive to our mental health. Yet, if we can make the choice to allow those days to teach us, then they can instead be vital to our growth. We can use them to learn from while at the same time honoring their existence, which will in turn, provide the ability to release their power.
The more we acknowledge and understand the moments when we are not feeling in our best light, the sooner we are able to put a name to the emotions associated with them.
They are a guide to living our best life. The puzzle pieces that when matched, begin to form what we know about ourselves. How we process things, how we determine what does or does not work for our greater good. Emotions are what teach us the elements we need to navigate through this life.Negative emotions are simply just that; an emotion that feels negative because it causes us discomfort. However, they are lessons that have the potential to allow us to grow in ways we wouldn’t otherwise without feeling the depth of the emotions associated.
If we can take the time to detach enough from the feeling while in the moment and observe for clarity, the more we can gain from an experience and learn what we are and/or are not willing to continue entertaining in our lives. Even more so, decide what areas of our life we would like to improve within ourselves. Negative emotions provide us with tools to use for self refection + awareness. With each step we are able to become more comfortable with embracing the difficult times, knowing that once we have truly learned from them, we can move forward.
More often than not, the times in our life that bring us the most discomfort are an opportunity to push us towards a higher ground. As horrible as the darkness feels while we are in the moment, the more we should love ourselves through it. Take that bubble bath, take that walk in the park, cry and let it out, or whatever it may be that brings you a form of relief. We aren’t looking to dismiss the discomfort, we are looking to be a friend to ourselves through self care. Embracing the dark side is allowing the discomfort to be a part of you without pushing it away in an effort to cover it up or run away; while accepting that often a solution and/or clarity takes time. It’s important to remind ourselves whatever negative feelings coming up, will pass; we will again be in a better place.
In maintaining my faith through the rough patches, while asking questions of myself, such as what I want to gain on the other side; are all things that assist me through the process. Embracing the dark side is learning to allow the rain to nourish your growth as much as you enjoy the sun shining on your best days.
Are you able to step back long enough to observe your feelings with compassion while you are in the dark places that life brings your way?
