#hide me

[wiirocku]

Psalm 17:8 (KJV) - Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of Thy wings,

[nrc-therapist]

I'm the only one left...I can sense my siblings arriving...I can sense helios' cockiness and eclipse's disappointment in my heart...

*looks out the window*

shit-

helios for fucks sake, don't barge into their room! they probably have roommates!

calm down eclipse, sweet seven. you get too worked up over small things

[ryan-the-poet]

So @rebelrayne challenged me to write a song about someone I have a crush on, and, umm so I did it

👉 👈

(Verse 1) In a crowded stadium, under the bright lights, A hot blonde footballer, shining so bright. Lewie, you're the star on the field of my dreams, Your every move, more captivating it seems.

(Pre-Chorus) I'm just a fan in the stands, you'll never see, But I'm singing this song, hoping you'll notice me. With every kick, every pass, every goal you score, My heart races faster, craving for something more.

(Chorus) Lewie, Lewie, under the sun's golden glow, I'm the one in the shadows, you'll never know. Yet my heart beats for you, a secret untold, Hoping one day, my love will unfold.

(Verse 2) Your jersey's a canvas, telling tales of your might, With every victory, you set my world alight. I watch you from afar, my feelings running deep, As you chase your dreams, I'm lost in sweet reverie.

(Pre-Chorus) I'm just a face in the crowd, you'll never find, But I'm pouring my heart out, hoping for a sign. With every sprint, every tackle, every dazzling play, I can't help but wish that you'd look my way.

(Chorus) Lewie, Lewie, under the moon's tender gleam, You're the star of my nights, the subject of my dream. In this symphony of emotions, my heart takes flight, Yearning for a chance to be held in your light.

(Bridge) You're the sun that rises, the moon that sets, In this love-filled match, I'll place my bets. I'll keep cheering you on, even from afar, Hoping that someday, you'll see who you are.

(Pre-Chorus) I'm just a voice in the crowd, my feelings concealed, But this song is my confession, my heart unsealed. With every leap, every header, every victory shout, I hope you'll notice me, without a doubt.

(Chorus) Lewie, Lewie, as the seasons go by, I'll be here in the shadows, letting out a sigh. In this game of love, my heart's the referee, Whistle me in, Lewie, set my emotions free.

(Outro) So here's my love song, a melody so true, For the hot blonde footballer who makes my skies blue. Lewie, may destiny weave our paths together, In this love-filled game, let's chase forever.

@footballer-lewie *runs and hides*

[irtifuck]

Evet.

Neden ikinci İ, I oldu. 🙁

[notsmileday]

What is emotional awareness? Why do people hide their feeling?

July 6, 2023

Author: Yuting Yen

Keywords: emotional awareness, feeling, emotion

Persona: all genders, 20-40 years old

Introduction

Emotional awareness is not an uncommon term in modern society (sometimes it sounds like terminology). When talking about health concerns, which is the most well-liked topic online, in a podcast or a magazine, people may think that if I have a nice body shape, have six packs, have firm abs (abdominal muscles), or a standard BMI value it represents that they are healthy, and logically speaking, they are right. Their physical forms may look amazing and aesthetically pleasing, but what about their inside? Wait a minute! I am not referring to the health status of their inside organs, but rather their mental health.

An individual's mental health is critical, it might sound like an old cliché, but people tend to neglect its consequences. According to research from the University of Minnesota, our body health can be affected by our thoughts and feelings. Thus, in this article, I would like to give my readers, who are around 20 to 40 years old, a brief introduction to an easy understanding of what is emotional awareness and why it is critical to every individual. It also raises awareness of the importance of paying attention to our emotions. Moreover, I would like to discuss the relationship between families and why humans conceal their emotions. So, let's start!

What is emotional awareness?

Emotional awareness is the ability to recognize our feelings and understand why we behave that way. Imagine your body as a wooden house, your emotions as columns and beams, and the pressure and negative thoughts as termites. With their strong mandibles, these emotional termites chew and damage your beams and columns when you feel stressed. Now you call a pest exterminator to check your house and spray termiticide on the floor, so there are no more termites in the woods until the next time these ruthless mentally charged pests attack your house, and you need to call pest control again.

We feel mad, angry, depressed, or dissatisfied when we think negatively. If we do not want to accept it and face it or even solve it, it will be like a termite colony. They ruin our mental health continuously and gradually. No matter whether we know it or not, emotions play a major role in our decision-making journey and every reaction in. However, emotional awareness is a skill that can be learned with patience and practice. To develop this skill, we learn how to connect with these uncomfortable feelings. We find suitable solutions to manage them or overcome the terrible mood.

In other words, emotion awareness teaches two basic abilities.

The ability to recognize your feelings. For example, ask yourself “How am I feeling right now?” or “I felt uncomfortable in that situation, and I understand why.”

2. The ability to handle difficult emotions in difficult situations.

The second function of emotional awareness is to allow us to understand others' feelings and thoughts from others’ points of view, rather than our own.

Why is emotional awareness relevant?

Dr. Sheri Jacobson says emotional awareness is the ability to recognize and make sense of your and others’ feelings.

Have you had an experience where you felt depressed or anxious, but don't know why, and this feeling controlled you? Have you experienced an unpleasant feeling that negatively affected your decision-making? Have you felt uncomfortable after being rejected and harboured resentment toward people who said NO to you, or did you feel guilty for saying NO to others? That is why we need to learn how to recognize our true feelings. Sometimes, we might feel regret after our temper is out of control or think we shouldn’t have said yes to everything. Our emotions drive our behaviors so if we don’t recognize our feelings, we will not fully understand our actions.

Betraying your feelings to make others happy is not a healthy way to maintain a healthy connection with people. This is true regardless of whether those people are your close friends, your roommates, your family, or even your partner. I know this sounds challenging. Some might also consider it scarification because they love their family and friends, too. As a result of the rejection, they are also concerned that it will ruin their relationship. Therefore, I would like to point out the benefit of learning emotional awareness and what it can give you:

Recognize who we are: What do we like? What don’t we like?

Have clear and effective communication with others.

Show mercy and compassion toward others.

Understand ourselves and avoid wrong decision-making.

Help ourselves build healthy relationships and boundaries with others.

Avoid panicking when faced with difficulties.

Why do people hide feelings?

If you find this story familiar, you can relate to Linda's position.

Linda’s friend, Anna, repeatedly asked her for a cup of coffee on the way to the office. This was because Anna was unable to fulfill it herself. The first time, Linda replied yes without hesitation. The second time Anna approached Linda for the same favour again. She still agreed yes but this time she felt a little uneasy. The third time, Linda felt uncomfortable, even though she still agreed yes to Anna. The fourth time, Linda found an excuse to reject Anna. However, Anna said she needed to send her children to school so she cannot buy it on the way to the office. Linda said yes again.

Why has Linda never said no to Anna and accepted her requests?

Our brain serves as a built-in security system, so protecting ourselves from danger is our natural reaction. When we are confronted with challenging scenarios, our brains instinctively choose the option with the least risk. This concept applies to our relationship.

After talking to Linda, she indicated that she has known Anna for more than 10 years, therefore they consider each other best friends. Linda mentioned that Anna also helps her when she needs to. Moreover, Linda is worried that Anna might think Linda is not a trustworthy friend when she declines Anna's requests.

As human beings are social animals, a feeling of belonging and identity is essential. To avoid getting hurt, people hide their feelings. If you react negatively or tell people how you feel, it might lead to a more harmful conflict. In addition, avoiding showing weakness is another reason, as showing your emotions might put you in a vulnerable position. Human nature protects us by refraining from expressing sadness, madness, fear, or frustration in front of others. However, hiding emotions could result in disrupted communication, emotional breakdown, physical health disorders or mental disorders.

Summary

People hide their feelings because they worry about others’ reactions or what others think about them. Occasionally concealment is necessary, but it is not a healthy way to deal with negative feelings.

Even though it can be difficult to recognize your emotions and express them correctly to others, practicing being more patient with your true heart or visiting a therapist can help you in the long term. In this case, consequences are not an issue.

If this happens again, try to express how you feel toward the person who makes you feel uneasy. You don't have to scold them or blame them, you just need to tell them "Hey, I don't think I am comfortable with the situation." It is fine if they don't like your reaction because it is not your problem. Remember, if you want to be respected by others, the great thing is to respect yourself.

[o-wise-corvid]

Tfw a tumblr you perceive as extremely talented perceives you.

[melodicfix8]

[lobterr]

Please keep me safe and hidden from the spam and p*rn bots. Guard me like the secret of Atlantis itself.

[graceandpeacejoanne]

Revelation 6: The Sixth Seal

So far, everything John saw concerned a single planet. But now the entire cosmos seems to be coming unglued, and the imagery, as fantastic as it is, was vividly familiar to John’s audience. #Revelation6 #TheSixthSeal #BlackSunBloodMoon

The Great Shaking Then I saw when He opened the sixth seal, and a great earthquake happened, then the sun became as black as a sackcloth of hair, and the whole moon became as blood. Then the stars of heaven fell prostrate onto the earth, as a fig tree casts down its untimely figs when being shaken by a great wind. Then the firmament was separated as a scroll being furled, and every mountain…

[marypsue]

One of the worst feelings in the world: when you are just desperate, like claw-your-own-skin-off desperate, to create, but the only thing that even vaguely appeals to you to work on is a nebulous half-feeling that might be dreamily related to some half-formed notion of a concept. I must! Make! No thing! Only make!

[laughingcatwrites]

As a reminder that good exists out there, a coworker recently confessed to me that he found out his child is questioning their identity (kid's gender redacted for this post). The kid is keeping it from him, so he can't say anything to them or show that he knows, but he's doing his best to get mentally prepared and educated so that he'll be ready whenever his kid does feel comfortable enough come to him.

For context, this guy is a big, bulky middle aged dude who loves sports and typical outdoor "manly" activities. As his coworker and friend, I know he's a kind and sweet teddy bear of a person, but his kid probably views him as a stern, authoritarian figure, the way most teenagers view their parents. His family lives in a conservative area, so I'm sure between that, their dad's looks and interests, and the fact that their dad is a Figure of Authority, the kid is worried that they won't be accepted.

But you know what? When he found out about his kid, the first thing he did was reach out to his closest queer friend and ask for resources for parents of questioning children. His biggest fears are that his kid will be bullied or discriminated against and won't feel comfortable enough to be themself. His second action was to find himself a mentor in another parent who went the same situation (kid coming out in a conservative town). The other person is preparing him for some of the struggles his kid may face and the fights he may need to take on as a parent to make sure his kid is safe and treated well.

Something I want to emphasize for people focused on language as the primary method of allyship is that when we spoke, he used some outdated terms and thoughts about gender and sexuality. That does not make him bad. These were the terms and thinking used about questioning teenagers when he was growing up and he never needed to learn more current ones. But now that he does have that need, he's throwing himself in head first because that's his kid and he's darn well going to make sure that his kid feels welcomed and has a safe place to be themselves even if they never come out to him.

[mori-fairytales]

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Like a leafy curtain

[pathetic-gamer]

(this is basically the gist of his voicelines, right?)

[humblegoat]

every once in a while i think back to college and the time my animation professor used moses from prince of egypt as an example of “unappealing character design” and each time i remember this i’m closer to branding it an internalized racism thing

[wombywoo]

retired 🩶

[darkerdepths]

I be damned 🤤