Inside Out

I went to go see this movie when it first came out over the summer and yet, I'm still thinking about core memories and how they connect to our emotions. I especially loved the message behind the movie. I believe it was that we should embrace sadness. Sadness leads to personal growth and eventually joy with others and being happy with yourself again. You need to allow yourself to feel sad in order to move forward. This is something that I face with my husband. He becomes really uncomfortable when I start expressing sadness, I could tell from his body language. I have felt extreme happiness with him and he has seen me at my happiest, but he has also seen me at my worst like when my grandparents passed away. I lost both of them in two, quick years. I felt like I had to show him or at least make him understand that sadness is okay, that I had to go through pain to move forward and all he needed to do is hold me. He did just that and he was essential to my grieving process. With his support and with the unity of the Holy Spirit in my family, I was finally able to let go and feel joy again. Typing this and saying it out loud at this moment is a sign of relief to me, feels peaceful. 

I think I was all over the place with this blog. Maybe you got a better sense of how my mind works (it's crazy flowing with thoughts and ideas at night), how I'm feeling, and know me...Ale. Someone at work recently told me, "you're always so happy" and since then, it hasn't left my mind. The truth is I'm not always happy and that's okay. I know I have the right people surrounding me with their support and enormous love. That's all I ever need.

Goodnight. 

With love, Alessandra

Got this picture off of Google :) can't wait to add this movie to my collection. November 3rd, come quick!