2022: The Year to Feel

2022 is finally here, and what a ‘trying’ few years it has been. It took me a very long time to get to a point where I feel comfortable with being vulnerable with myself. I think a lot of times we hold back because we’re scared we won’t be able to pull ourselves back together if we fall apart.

I can still remember a time when everything pissed me off. I was mad at everyone, and everything and I couldn’t pinpoint the cause. I remember coming home and just climbing into bed and just sleeping. I didn’t want to talk to or see anyone. I was on autopilot, and it was a very dark time for me.

But one day, I just decided enough was enough. I decided there was nothing wrong with having those feelings. They were normal and how I processed things happening around me. The best thing I did was I started giving myself grace. I gave myself permission to be sad. I allowed myself to be mad, angry. I was okay with feeling my emotions. I started to understand that my emotions let me process my feelings even when I didn’t know why I was feeling them.

It was refreshing.

So for 2022, I challenge you to let your emotions out and sit with how you’re feeling. It’s okay. The world won’t end.

Anyway, enjoy my impromptu midnight photoshoot.