It seems to have become a sort of social expectation to be closed off and to be able to shrug things off, let it go and be totally resilient. But since when has it been acceptable to just not care? If something goes wrong, shouldn't it make you want to make it right? If you don't reach your goal, shouldn't it make you want to work harder? If life is going to be a roller coaster of ups and downs, shouldn't we acknowledge the highs and lows and have the right to feel for things? I think life gets a little more real when we actually listen to all of our emotions. If someone has ever told you to just move on, that something important just doesn't matter, that you're too sensitive, and think too much into things; you're not too sensitive. We were made to care. If someone told you that you can't let things go and are too hung up on something, think of it as a compliment because what they're really saying is that you care and when you say something, you mean it. When you build your relationships you build them up to be strong, meaningful, and long lasting. So when things fall through you get upset and feel let down which is not a bad thing, it's natural.
Sometimes feeling too much is exhausting. Sometime being sensitive sucks and sometimes caring won't be enough. Some situations can't be cured with good intentions. But to be able to feel the lows as clearly as you hear the highs in life is a beautiful thing. So when a person walks away, miss them because they meant something to you. When you don't get that grade you wanted, be upset because you worked hard for it. Care about it and know that because you care, something else will come around. Give it your all and eventually you'll give your all to finally find the right thing.
It'll all be worth it because instead of living blindly and acting like nothing bothers you, you felt, you experienced, you changed, you learned your strengths, weaknesses, and how you do life. When you harden your heart you're intentionally shutting out people, places, things, and you don't realize that at the same time, you're shutting out God. You think you're capable of anything and have the, "i don't need anyone" attitude but the reality is, you're not. We're only human. Storms come and go but it isn't a reason to just quit, give up, and harden your heart. Trust in God's plan for your life because it is so much better than your own. Let people in, open up to opportunity, and watch things fall into place. Just remember, it's natural and OK to feel and be sensitive.
