Honest

I call BS on being 'stoic'.
Defined as: one who is free from passion,
unmoved by joy or grief,
and who submits without complaint to unavoidable necessity.

 

(Really? submits without complaint to unavoidable necessity?)

Be real. Be honest.

If there are tears ... cry.

If you feel grief ... grieve.

If you are overcome ... then let it go.

Life is too short

to put on facades and masks

only to try to remember

how you're supposed to behave

in front of whom.

There is no weakness

in tears,

in feeling,

in allowing yourself

to be washed in the moment.

There is tremendous strength

in hearts on sleeves,

in bravery of voice,

in the emotional outburst

that comes from love.

Be Honest.