Growing up without a steady father figure, I learned to survive by shutting down what I felt. For a long time, I thought emotions were a weakness. The truth? Feelings are a gift — they point us to our needs, to God, and to connection with others. Naming them is the first step to healing. When you can name it, you can bring it into the light. Next Step: Try a simple check-in today: Am I sad, angry, hurt, lonely, afraid, guilty, ashamed, or glad?

We said burying emotions buries parts of ourselves. The next piece is this: emotions are signals, not problems. They point us to what our soul needs most. Which emotion has been signaling you lately, and what might it be pointing to?

Emotional health is not about avoiding hard feelings. It is about learning to name them, feel them, and let them lead you to the deeper needs of your heart. When we bury our emotions, we bury parts of ourselves. When we bring them into the light, we step into freedom. What emotion have you been tempted to bury lately that might actually be an invitation to healing?