avatarRiku Arikiri

Summary

The article discusses the concept of being a whole person, characterized by a balance between embracing one's inner chaos and finding peace within oneself.

Abstract

The author reflects on the complexity of human emotions, suggesting that being whole is not about constant happiness but about accepting and processing a mix of feelings without external validation. It involves prioritizing self-care, such as crying to release stress, and taking responsibility for one's emotional state. The article emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and personal freedom, asserting that true wholeness comes from within and is not hindered by others. The process of achieving wholeness is described as a journey of self-discovery, where one learns to control their emotions and reactions to life's challenges, embracing both the good and the bad with equanimity.

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  • The author believes that being whole includes experiencing a range of emotions, including sadness, and that releasing stress through crying is a healthy and necessary aspect of self-care.
  • Wholeness is associated with the ability to experience emotions without seeking external approval and to help oneself without being influenced by others' judgments.
  • The article posits that personal freedom begins with self-awareness and the recognition that one's emotional state is within their control.
  • It is suggested that the journey to becoming whole is a form of enlightenment that involves accepting life's challenges and not obsessing over them.
  • The author encourages embracing moments of sadness and using them as opportunities for rejuvenation and growth.
  • The article concludes with a reminder of the importance of self-commitment and the belief that with time, things will improve.

How Being Whole Feels Like A Mix of Mastered Chaos And Peace

I don’t know whether I will laugh or cry. Perhaps both as time goes by.

Prompt: What does it mean to be a whole person?

Photo by Ian Stauffer on Unsplash

I mean that in the most honest way. It’s complicated to say whether I am happy or sad. At times, I am silent, pondering my own existence, making peace with the chaos in my heart and mind.

Of how things have changed and times I have relapsed.

How have I won, and how have I been defeated? I believe you are whole when crying and releasing one’s own stress is a priority rather than a curse. It is when you can experience it without anyone’s approval.

You can help yourself without anyone’s forced judgment. You can feel what you want to without minding any criticism. It is when your chaos is owned, and you take responsibility for further action.

Isn’t that just beautiful? How can we be free by being ourselves without anyone telling us what to do and how to behave? I believe that we were always free ever since we were children.

But there was always someone holding us back for good reason.

Because we did not understand what the world meant. What it had for us in-store?

But now things have changed.

There is no one to hold you back now, only but yourself.

Nothing can take what you want to feel away from you but you.

It’s there, in every breath you take. It dances in every smile you make.

It stays in every time you blink. Peace with yourself and what life might throw at you. Because you know it in your heart, mind, and soul that you can take it with ease.

Will you make peace with yourself? Or will you let it dictate what you feel?

You wanted to learn about being whole. Well, now you see that this is the first step in recognizing you are whole. And I believe it is easiest when done without a fret.

Just close your eyes. Breathe it in deep, and exhale with a smile.

Count to 1.

And right in that instant when you do realize.

You are in control of what you want in life.

Feel it all in, and understand this process of enlightenment. Being whole is cool, but do you want to know of another secret too.

Your composure is the key to instilling all of your best into you.

It starts with you accepting your life with all its tests. This will likely pass and you should not obsess over this fact. I know it too, my dear. Things do get better, and they will. But remember to take deep breaths when you experience moments of gloom.

Because if you do want to relieve your worries away. Then feel free to cry it all out, and follow the process of rejuvenating yourself in zest.

And if you want to be whole. This is what you need to do. Just embrace it all in and then release it with a smile.

As with all things in life, it ends with my humble goodbye.

Peace and Stay Safe!

On that Good Note

P.S Today is a good day or a night for you, perhaps.

So make sure to commit to yourself and never look back.

Spirituality
Mindfulness
Self
Life Lessons
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