You Can’t Go Through Life as a Cardboard Cutout

The movie “Railway Man” is a powerful and moving story about a World War II prisoner of war who confronts and ultimately forgives the man who tortured him. Much of the movie was very hard to watch but the ending was worth it.

Do you find yourself drawn to stories or experiences that tap into your emotions or do you tend to avoid them? Compartmentalizing our feelings can help create a sense of control and maintain our sanity. Our challenge is opening up those compartments and dealing with the anger, grief or whatever we locked away. Movies, books, art, music, and nature can be safe ways to release those feelings. If we go through life as a cardboard cutout with no emotions, something might escape when we least expect it.

I invite you to find a healthy emotional outlet this week and share your story with someone…