It's Okay to Not Be Okay

Hello there,

After a torturous internal war where I debated whether or not to be really honest in this blog post, I finally plucked up the confidence to return. It's difficult because I worry that I'll seem too dramatic, embarrassing, and cringe-worthy. However, I think it is certain that we will talk about this view with you.

Have you ever wondered how often we encounter the question, "Are you Okay?"

It seems like such a simple question, one that should be easy to give an answer to. But I couldn't help but struggle against it, like if I were holding a scorching kettle with my bare hands. In all honesty, the past few weeks have been relentless. The weight of every problem in the world feels as though it has soaked into my senses, overpowering me in ways I never imagined.

The only thing that keeps me going in the thick of everything is the desire to feel better and be OKAY. But while I struggle through these challenges, I've had the profound realization that it's okay to not be okay. No one in our world is immune from the difficulties and hardships that life throws our way. Although we may catch a glimpse of others' seemingly perfect days, that doesn't mean that their lives are devoid of challenges and struggles. In fact, if you ask me, it's rather the contrary.

You know, those who feel joy, happiness, and contentment have experienced their fair share of hardships, just like the rest of us. They, too, have had to go through struggles that have molded them into who they are, just as I have molded myself. They, too, have had to face their own personal struggles, just like Me and you have. Always keep in mind that life is a journey filled with both triumphs and disasters.

I thus come to believe that it is a monument to our strength and persistence when I consider the burning pain of holding that metaphorical scorching kettle. It's a reminder that we're all humans, and it's entirely normal to feel the warmth of struggle, to be overwhelmed by emotion, and to have moments when we're not okay. These experiences challenge us to explore the depths of our emotions and uncover our own inner strength, serving as catalysts to be better.

We give ourselves access to a deeper level of empathy and understanding when we embrace our vulnerability and recognize that it's okay to not be okay. As we create a space for one another to assist one another, I hope to bring compassion and empathy to others who may be going through their own struggles.

In light of this, keep in mind that it's okay to acknowledge when you're not okay the next time someone asks, "Are you okay?" It's an opportunity to express your emotions, ask for help if necessary, and take comfort in knowing that you're not traveling on this journey alone. Together, we are capable of handling the challenges that life throws at us, taking comfort in the knowledge that being okay doesn't necessarily mean having a perfect day.

So allow me to ask you:

"Are you Okay?"