Writing 101, Day Fourteen: To Whom It May Concern
I opened a book and the first word I saw was ‘Willing’ on page 29, so I picked up another book and my eyes were drawn to the word ‘Emotions’.
Dear emotions,
Sorry for the time you’ve spent bottled up, I know this wasn’t necessarily the best way to go about things. It was very selfish of me; I hadn’t considered how you must be feeling in all of this. At times I feel it’s best to keep you locked away to prevent you from getting the better of me.
It’s as if I’ve mastered the art of keeping you in a bottle and leaving you at home some days. Sadly to my dismay, there have been days when the bottle has burst unexpectedly and you are finally free. I’m suddenly hit with an overload of mixed emotions that are often hard to get my head around.
I’m learning to deal with you in small doses and so far this technique has helped me a great deal. I’m finding it easier to move on from previous chapters in my life and focus on the present. I’m more than ready for what is to come.
There is no need for me to be afraid of you; I am willing to allow you to show me the way in future. No hard feelings emotions, you are more than welcome to make an appearance. Please promise not to frequently overwhelm me with your presence.
Yours Sincerely,
Chelle
Oh, emotions. They are tricky to tame. I can definitely identify with your desire to express your feelings in ways that don’t feel like “the bottle breaking”. Great post 🙂
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They sure are! Thank you Leslie, I’m glad you could relate 😀
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well said about emotions, sounds like you are figuring out how to deal with them. that is an important skill. kudos.
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Thank you! It is a hard task… But if I can’t deal with my own emotions, how can I expect others to understand me if I keep them bottled up?
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yeah that sounds true
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