What If We Stopped Making Sad Wrong?

Why do we make sad, wrong?

Well, it's not fun, that's for sure. Who wants to be sad, not me! I have things to do, places to go, and none of it involves being sad. 

That was me for a good part of my life. 

Most of us look at this emotion as dark—something that slows us down; it's an unproductive place to be. 

Not to mention, there is a significant stigma associated with being sad; it might mean you have a mental health issue. Not likely true! I'm calling BS on that one. 

Anger is much more acceptable, so many of us step into that emotion instead. 

I believe one of the reasons so many people are depressed is because we, as a society, have made feeling sad something wrong. 

So what do most of us do with the emotion of sadness? Most of us stuff it, shove it, hide it, put it under a pillow. Or we numb it by distracting ourselves, which can make things worse and prolong our healing. 

What if feeling sad was a way to freedom by processing it healthy? Conceivably if we stopped making it wrong, we would be less depressed and even happier. 

Yes, be sad so that you can be happier! 

What!!!???

Did you tell me to be sad so I can be happy? Yep! It might sound crazy; however, stuffing your emotions will catch up with you if you don't deal with them now. 

We don't have to camp out in this emotion, process it so you can come out of it. You have a beautiful life to live! 

Sure, you can be happy with several different things. However, by not leaning into what emotion is calling for your attention to heal, happiness won't be a constant companion. 

Just because you're not feeling peace, it doesn't mean anything is wrong with you. There is a good chance you haven't given yourself space to process your emotions. We all do this. It's called being human. 

Like always, be gentle with yourself. 

You are doing great! No judgment. 

It's never too late to start a journey to becoming freer, I know someone in their late 80's who have healed their emotional wounds recently. 

Remember, each time we heal something within us, we become freer, more connected, and experience bliss more often.

While the healing journey may not happen overnight, I've discovered it's a road that is worth traveling to get to a beautiful destination.

Francine