Feeling the Feels: Embracing Emotions on the Path to Discovery

**Brainspirations is a series Jason created while going through treatment. We thought it would be best to share here, and we hope it helps.

Pathology is in and I have an appointment tomorrow afternoon to go over the results.

So please send all the good vibes you got!

Lesson today: it’s vital to feel the feels.

I was taken aback a bit today about how daunting this appointment feels. I DON’T feel like it’s bad news, just a tad freaky. I’ve never been one to dodge my feelings, but today confirmed that brushing the feels under the rug doesn’t lessen the sting.

IMO, there’s potency in acknowledging feelings. Dodging reality, including these genuine emotions, is futile. Avoiding your feelings is a negative energy that's not worth the effort because if you're on a personal winning streak, brace yourself; some days are bound to feel heavy. Yet, heavy days are power-ups, fueling the fight for yourself. It's akin to rocket fuel!

Admittedly, I guess I’ve traversed through every emotion possible over the past 13 days. It’s been invigorating! It might sound peculiar, but I’m embracing life wholeheartedly. I discern there’s a narrative here, destined to aid others someday.

On a lighter note, the staples come out of my dome tomorrow! That’s been the sole real painful ordeal...and having hair again is peculiar!

Regardless of tomorrow’s outcome, my resolve is unshaken to live more, love more, and wonder more! 

Thank you for the perpetual stream of good vibes!

Much Love

-Jason