I don’t know what the deal is but I must channeling my emotional side today. Is it the day of compassion? Is it the fact that our summer session is coming to a close? Is it that I have to move out of Meg’s place? Is it that school starts in about a month? Someone please give me the answer. Look, I fashion myself a pretty masculine dude. You know a real man’s man. Well, unfortunately, I’ve either wept or been on the verge of weeping all day. I’m not kidding. It all started in laughter yoga. What an emotional rollercoaster that is. I cried so much that I felt like a wrung out sponge. Next, Matt shows the video GoD And DoG by Wendy J Francisco. Sure, I’m a dog lover, but I bet a cat would have cried watching that video. It took everything I had to choke back the tears. Then we perform the twenty¬-five minute meditation. There’s nothing like focusing on the people you love and care about the most to churn up emotional feelings. Finally, I end my day watching a movie on Netflix. This sappy poorly made movie called “The Winning Season” actually choked me up twice. I mean who wouldn’t? Those girls really gave their all for that good-for-nothing alcoholic coach.
You get the point. It must be the whole compassion day thing. Honestly, I fancy myself quite the compassionate person. I guess you mix in the fact that I was more aware of being compassionate today and things started to go haywire. Who knows? Maybe this is just how my body deals with stress. Whatever the case, I’m not worried about it. It’s good to have emotions. It means that I’m a human being. I guess I’ll just break out the old Ricky Schroder classic “The Champ” and let the tears fly.
Nate you are awesome. I don't have a dog, but that video clip made me feel sad about leaving my three little fluffy pals. I may even have to get me a pet. Not a dog, but maybe a cat or rabbit. I think that all of us are close to our emotions whether they are laughter or tears. I have been close to tears many times this week because of the sad realization that this summer is coming to a close. It has been a wonderful summer and I am so grateful for you all and the things that I have learned.
ReplyDeleteAh, Nate, I think it is great that you are in touch with your emotions. Your family means everything to you. While I haven't had the same experience as you, I do know that I have felt that way the past couple of days. On the verge of tears. Is it watching cohort 11 finish and knowing we are in for the year of our lives? I don't know. A friend once told me, "Every once in a while, memories escape from the back of my mind, run out my eyes and down my face." Love the truth in that.
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