I was given a label today. While normally that wouldn’t be a good thing, I am owning it. I was told that I am “emotionally honest”. I let that sink in for a moment after I heard it.
I am.
I don’t hide my feelings often. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I complain a little too much. And, I don’t fake feelings to make other people more comfortable. But, the truth is, being emotionally honest can make others feel really uncomfortable, and it can lead to uncomfortable situations. It can lead to heartache when others don’t understand, and it can lead to confusion when others don’t act the way you expect them to because they are not like you.
It’s not to say that my way is better. It’s just who I am.
In fact, being emotionally honest can be difficult. It can make you vulnerable, and it can hurt others. Sometimes being emotionally honest can make you want to hide from those that you don’t feel safe being honest with. But, I think that’s OK. It’s OK to protect yourself.
I’m mulling all of that over while I think about things that have been making me happy as of late…..here are a few:
- Little boys with flashlights….
that are looking for something
- Cousins playing in the green grass
- Little girls that are excited for the tooth fairy to come again.
My life is good. So SO good. Yet, that doesn’t mean that I’m always happy. But, I’m honest enough to admit that. And, I’m always working on trying to be happy.
Even when it doesn’t come easy.
And, I hope that there are others out there that can recognize that seeing the happy doesn’t come naturally to all of us. It’s not just about focusing on the positive. It isn’t that simple. Some of us have to really look for it. Even when it is right in front of us. But, that doesn’t make us any less of a good person than those of you that come by it naturally and easily. And, it doesn’t make me any less grateful.
It just makes me, me. Imperfect. Not afraid to admit it. And always looking for the happy.
Needed this today. Thank You.
You’re welcome! 🙂
Wow! So honest and so like me! My entire blogging journey is about figuring out how to rework my inner self in this regard. I commend you for being so open and revealing about yourself, that’s not easy to do. Please feel free to stop by and check out how I am doing with reworking my inner self 🙂
Done! I’m following you too now. Hope you enjoy blogging as much as I do! Can’t wait to read about your journey.
Thank you! I look forward to reading more about you and how good you are at faking picture perfect lol
Agree with Cheyenne above me – thanks for this!
Thank you!
At least you look for it! No one is happy all of the time. And people that pretend that they are…are lying to themselves or the world. 🙂
Just keep muddling through. Find the humor, the sweet moments, and the love. That is all we can do. 🙂
Love the pics…your kids look so sweet. 🙂
I think it’s great that you’re “emotionally honest”, even if it does make some people feel uncomfortable. Myself, I’m the exact opposite, I keep all my feelings bottled up inside, and I can tell you that it’s not a good way to be. I’m a ball of stress 99.9% of the time! lol
Well, I have the stress too! I just voice it constantly. Also not good.
lol I hear ya. I don’t think there is really a happy medium in this instance. 🙂
Reblogged this on boof & monk-monk and commented:
I couldn’t describe my own experience more perfectly! I love how the title “Emotionally Honest” is a strong description, instead of the more negative words that I’ve heard describe us (things like ‘too direct,’ or ‘blunt’ or aggressive)