Feelings are ridiculous. It's 2017, why do people still express things? It's so overrated to be passionate. Emotions are for the weak and there's very little evidence that sharing your feelings helps you in the first place.

People overshare so much of their lives on social media and they create these personas that are completely different than who they are in real life. They act like they don't care. Who cares about what you feel?

But it's 2017--so please stop being afraid of expressing how you feel. If you love something or someone, don't be afraid to scream it to the heavens.

Stop worrying so much about what others think of you. Stop worrying about whether or not you're pleasing others. Stop comparing yourself to others. People do things at different paces and everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. Do what you love and do everything with love. As long as you enjoy what you do, forget about what everyone else thinks about your life.

You're the one in charge of your own life. (And with God's assistance, you can do most anything.) Don't do things because other people want you to do something or force you in that direction--I've been blessed with a family that has supported my endeavor in pursuing a degree in Psychology.

It makes me sad to think that people aren't able to follow their dreams because they are restricted by themselves or someone else that won't support their aspirations. But honestly...do what you want. Follow your hopes and dreams.

If you love something, don't be afraid to love it. I love my family and my friends. I love music. I love cats. I love the color blue. I love cotton candy colored skies. I love California. I love people-watching, and I love babies. I love art and the good vibes. I think everyone knows how passionate I am about advocating for mental health. I'm not afraid to say I love so many things.

Moreover, if you are upset, you're allowed to feel that! Your feelings are beyond valid! Feel the sadness. Let it overwhelm you. Cry. Grab a blankie, a tub of icecream, and your favorite movie to sob to. Have a nice cleansing sob.

Additionally, if you get angry, feel it, but don't let that completely ruin your mood. Anger is allowed, but remind yourself of the beauty in the world.

My favorite feeling is to be overwhelmed by is gratitude, although sometimes I get angry or upset with Him, I am always grateful for everything breath that I take. I met someone (@Natalia) that said she felt grateful for when the sun shines and you can feel the warmth on your skin, although it can get real hot in Florida. There are so many little things to be grateful about, like the slight snore of a pet and the head tilt of a pupper when you're talking to him. Or, exploring a new place with your best friend or a lunch with one to a place with great bops.

Be grateful and live a beautiful life.

Life is a beautiful and precious thing, and I don't want to waste the only one that I have.