Get to know your emotions to create companionship instead of inside wars.

“It’s been a while since you last saw me. I mean, really saw me. I have been around all the time. But you have, let’s say, ignored me. Your ignorance pisses me off. I know you don’t like me. It’s obvious. 

I hear you tell people that you don’t have any problem with me. We both know that is a lie. You hate me, and you do everything to escape me. But you know what, hating me makes me stronger and more powerful. I miss the old days though, when you were so present with me, you held my hand and told everybody about me. You didn’t like me then, but you accepted me. Now everybody can tell and see the war between us – Me chasing you with all my resources and you denying me with all your different behaviors. But let me tell you, your future depends on me. I just ask you to listen, connect, and stir your present to me. I know you think I am painful and dangerous, but if you really get to know me, you will see I am your friend. I only want what is best for you. We could be friends. I could warn you for stuff that is not good for you. You could listen or have a lovely chat about it. I will be less active if you love me instead of hating me. We could be partners and a lovely team. I can replace anger as my companion to you. Not in a bad way, but in a good way. You would only need to accept me and trust that I am not so bad after all.”

– Fear

Sometimes you picture me 
I’m walking too far ahead 
You’re calling to me 
I can’t hear what you’ve said
Then you say, go slow
I fall behind
The second hand unwinds 

– Cyndi Lauper

This is a guest post. The opinions expressed are the writer’s own.