But what happens when you resist your emotions?

Most likely, the struggle against them causes more suffering than the feelings themselves.

Fighting an emotion won’t make it disappear; instead, it makes you believe something is wrong and needs fixing.

You might think you *should* be able to change how you feel or even that it’s a personal failure to experience certain emotions:

- I shouldn’t be worrying.
- There’s no reason to feel this tired.
- It’s silly to feel sad about this.
- I should have moved on by now.
- I can’t let myself feel angry about this.
- I need to stop being jealous.

Take a moment to notice what happens when you stop fighting.

Often, you’ll find that your emotions are signaling something important. For example, I recently realized that my low energy and mild sadness were simply the result of being tired. It wasn’t something terrible—I was just worn out. Instead of running from my feelings or ignoring them, I could acknowledge them and give myself more time to rest.

You might also discover that discomfort is completely normal. Instead of wasting energy trying to get rid of it, you can let it exist while continuing with your day.

When you catch yourself battling your feelings, ask:
- *Can I open myself to this?*
- *Can I acknowledge what’s really happening?*
- *Can I shift from resistance to acceptance?*

It’s like holding your hands up in defense against something unpleasant and then deciding to lower them, allowing reality to just be.

Life isn’t about controlling every feeling. Give yourself permission to create space for what is already present. Yes, you might not want to feel these emotions. You might not like them. You might even notice the urge to get rid of them. But let your experience be what it is. It’s okay to exist in the messy, yet beautiful, emotional chaos of a full human life. ❤️