Emotional Baggage
I think it is time I brushed up on my notations. I wanted the all lowercase feel initially, but feel it is not correct and so here goes my first proper entry.
Have you ever wondered, why the older we get the more hunched over we become? Some are affected minimally whilst some end up like the Hunchback of Notre Dame (no offence meant). Well, another oddball theory of mine today. I believe each person carries a burden on their shoulders throughout their journey in life. As time wears on, some emotional baggage may increase slightly or increase dramatically. It really depends on what we deem necessary to “pack” with us.
So, what could be in this imaginary suitcase? Well, I have reason to believe that it harbours memories, thoughts, problems, aspirations and so forth. A memory of the brightly lit Eiffel Tower in Paris. A wandering thought about life. Love-related problems. Looking for a slice of happiness. All these are the contents, which fills an emotional baggage. There maybe some other things, which are not apparent and I hope someone will step up to lend me a helping hand on this.
There is an odd balance, I have stumbled on. Negative contents, tend to be heavier than others. On the other hand, happy contents are light. So light, that it sometimes helps you with your current burden. Hence the term, “My heart feels light and I could fly/skip happily”. This is the cancelling effect, but there is another way to lighten the load. It takes a lot of effort and control to discard the negative emotional baggages. I really envy and respect those, who are able to do this. I wonder if I will learn to let go of my own personal emotional baggage. Sometimes, I feel so bogged down in life and this would really help me and i presume everyone out there too.
As usual, I usually end by requesting for some tips or guidance in regards to my blog. Do any of you have a method of reducing your emotional baggage? Care to share?
