Vulnerability

Vulnerability: It's okay to cry!

I don't know about you guys but do you ever have those days when you think about all of the stressors in your life such as school, family problems, friend drama, or even just that huge pile of laundry that has been sitting in your basket for 3 weeks just STARING at you waiting to be folded because I HIGHLY relate. You think, (or even yell) "Wow, my life is a mess. I am a mess. WHY ME?!" Usually for me, breaking down and crying occurs once every two weeks give or take. When I cry, I feel empty. Like the sun will not come up tomorrow, like I just looked in the fridge and someone ate my leftover Chinese food. (this is actually the worst, not kidding). I feel weak. I feel scared. I feel alone. But for some odd reason, I feel so much better after I cry. I feel human. I am reminded that life is not all sunshine and rainbows. And that's okay.

Be honest with your feelings & talk to God

I have realized that vulnerability is a HUGE part of my life and I have accepted it as a friend :) hehe. It's very hard to be honest with ourselves when you are sad because we want everything to be perfect. We don't want anyone to know that we are hurting. Anyways, I understand that being vulnerable is SO IMPORTANT. Not just for me, for everyone. Being vulnerable allows us to be honest with our feelings. People, our feelings are VALID. Always. We all have emotion, some people tend to show them more than others. Being vulnerable also allows us to confront our stress, anxiety, and feelings. Look them in the face, recognize them & say "I can do this." PRAY. Talk to God. Be open with Him. He loves you and is always listening. He wants to hear about your day, your heartbreak, the test you are stressing yourself out about. He wants YOU. Ask for comfort and you shall receive the goodness of God! By opening up, you have the opportunity to receive help and comfort. You also realize that you are NOT alone. Everyone gets sad, but its how you react.

Another important thing to do when you are feeling down and out of it is talk to your friends, your mom/dad, your boyfriend/girlfriend, anyone who you confide in. Talk to them, they might just give you the encouragement and "pick me up" that you need.

I realize that I am making this whole spilling your guts thing sound so simple. But IT'S NOT. AT ALL. Letting people know that your life isn't what it looks like on your Instagram and Twitter feed is like social suicide!!!!! (hope u enjoyed that mean girls quote) It all takes time. You will grow and learn when you go through tough times. It will shape you.

So the next time you are crying thinking that your life is a big huge storm of sadness, remember this message: we have to experience the rain, to see a rainbow. God will bring the sunshine. Your tears are not unrecognized. Your pain is not over-looked. God sees you & He loves every part of you. Come as you are. No sin is ever to big to receive our Father's love.

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. -Matthew 11:28 😊