05/29/2026
I don’t think the goal is to be stoic or emotional.
The goal is to know yourself.
Some people feel everything deeply. Others naturally hold things closer to the chest. Both have strengths and both have challenges.
Wisdom is knowing when to stay calm and grounded, and when to be vulnerable enough to tell the truth about what you're feeling.
Too much stoicism and we disconnect from ourselves. Too much emotion and we can lose our center.
The sweet spot is feeling your emotions without letting them run your life.