Confronting our feelings and giving them appropriate expressions always take strength, not weakness. It takes strength to acknowledge our anger, and sometimes more strength to express it in a healthy way. It takes strength to express our sadness and to grieve and to let our grief flow in tears when they nee to. It takes strength to talk about our feelings and to reach out for help and comfort when we need it. Self-control is strength. Calmness is mastery. You have to get to the point where your mood doesn't shift based on the insignificant actions of someone else. Don't let others control the direction of your life. Don't allow your emotions to overpower your intelligence. Never discredit your gut instinct. You are not paranoid. Your body can pick up on bad vibrations. If something deep i

