It’s easy to close down,
Shut out,
Look away,
and
Stay silent.
These actions allow you to avoid immediate discomfort in exchange for regret. We take on regret like it’s a good thing when it’s not. It’s mental, emotionally, and spiritual cancer.
It’s uncomfortable to open up,
Take in,
Look deeply,
and
Get loud.
These actions allow you to trade immediate discomfort for future satisfaction. We train ourselves not to avoid discomfort, but to embrace it as a source of potential joy. This creates mental, emotional, and spiritual energy.