The Choices We Make: Which Emotional Garment Do You Choose to Wear? Vilia Y Reynolds
Every day, we make countless choices that impact our lives in big and small ways. These choices reflect our values, personalities, and priorities, from clothes to food. But one choice often goes unnoticed—the choice of emotional garment we choose to wear.
Our emotional garment is the lens through which we view the world, the filter that colours our perceptions and shapes our reactions. This emotional garment can take many forms, from a cloak of joy to a shroud of grief, from a cape of courage to a mask of fear. The choice of emotional garments we wear can either empower us to see the world as it is and act accordingly or limit our vision, blurring reality and preventing us from making logical decisions.
One of the most insidious emotional garments is the mask of trauma. This emotional mask distorts our perceptions, causing us to see the world through a lens of pain and suffering. When we wear this mask, every experience is filtered through the prism of our past traumas, and we react accordingly, often overreacting, running in circles, and getting stuck in patterns of self-destructive behaviour.
The mask of trauma takes many forms, from the mask of victimhood to the mask of anger, from the mask of shame to the mask of pride. Each mask closes our eyes to a different aspect of reality, preventing us from seeing the world as it truly is and acting logically.
We must embrace the belt of truth to break free from the chains of trauma and the emotional masks that bind us. This belt represents our commitment to living in alignment with our principles and values, regardless of our challenges. When we live truthfully, we can see the world as it is, free from the distortions of emotions and our past.
Living in truth requires us to let go of the chains of unforgiveness that bind our arms and close our hearts. It means acknowledging our worthiness and embracing self-care, recognising that we deserve love, respect, and dignity.
But living in truth also means embracing a spirit of humility, recognising that we are not infallible and need to rely on others for support and guidance. When we are humble, we can listen to the wisdom of others, learn from our mistakes, and grow into the best versions of ourselves.
Our choices about our emotional garments are powerful, impacting every aspect of our lives. But by embracing the belt of truth and letting go of the chains that bind us, we can break free from the emotional masks that cloud our vision and embrace a life of clarity, purpose, and joy.
In conclusion, our emotional garment impacts every aspect of our lives. The mask of trauma and other emotional masks prevent us from seeing the world as it is and acting logically, keeping us trapped in patterns of self-destructive behaviour. We must embrace the belt of truth, let go of unforgiveness, embrace self-care, and live in humility to break free from these chains. By doing
so we can live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfilment, empowered to make the choices that align with our values and highest selves.
