What a weird week it has been. Do you ever have moments or encounters that really make you think and reflect? I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a "feelings" person-- talking about them makes me feel uncomfortable and icky. I process things internally so the non-emotional Aquarius in me is screaming to shut the hell up right now!
I also like to keep things pretty light on the blog AND I'm still a work in progress when it comes to these things. Whether it's through interactions, disappointments, ups and downs-- I'm still learning how to both handle them and how I respond. I've been thinking a lot on that these past few days-- this week has brought some experiences that have made me look at the actions of others as well as my own. That always brings up some "sentiments" or thoughts-- I wanted to share them with you for a few reasons:
1- I like the idea of documenting/journaling these parts of my life. I keep a lot of notes and journal excerpts like this to remember the moment, my mindset, etc. and look back on them one day. They can serve as great reminders of what you've overcome or that you were just being a crazy b*tch!
2- Real talk- I'm still working to hold myself accountable on posting three times a week. With that, I've found myself trying to branch out and post new types of content. Long-term, my goal is to add more value on TKD than just beauty or outfit posts.
3- We all go through all of it... let's try to deal together?
4- They say writing it out helps.
Also if you hate feelings too-- don't you worry. We're still keeping it light and very non-specific. Consider this a summarized, cliff notes version of an emotional week. General highlights with a three sentence conclusion at the end. 😜 I've reflected on my week so these are just some conclusive thoughts I have at the moment. Some came to me, some are commonly shared ideas I’ve revisited. Most aren’t exactly happy-go-lucky either. Sometimes it’s difficult accepting or even acknowledging the actions or character of others or yourself. The truths can be hard, but they can also be healing too. Here are some of the hard truths I’ve faced this week:
- There is a fine line between offering grace and honoring your own self respect
- People often expect more from you than they want to give
- Expecting to be treated how you treat others often leads to disappointment
- There are no perfect people, including yourself
- While some may not value you beyond what you can offer them, you'll be surprised at the ones who do
- Blood is almost always thicker than water
- Risk is scary and exciting
I'll leave you with those for now. I think they serve as good reminders for those tough situations, especially ones involving others. It doesn’t always make facing adversity and disappointment any easier, however it helps with the coping. Have a great weekend!
