Rather than looking at unpleasant emotions (e.g. anxiety, anger, upset) as burdens…
Look at them as powerful sources of fuel.
- While joy might inspire a painting… sadness might inspire a masterpiece.
- While love might inspire a song… heartbreak might inspire a classic.
- While fun might inspire a book… pain might inspire a best-seller.
If you look closely at some of your favorite creations from throughout history… you might be surprised by how many were fueled by unpleasant emotions compared to those that were not.
Which begs the question… what might you be able to do/ create when your unpleasant emotions become fuel rather than weight?!
P.s. Here’s a short story about Frida Kahlo (as an example) and the unexpected gifts pain can provide.