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“Your emotions are the slaves to your thoughts, and you are the slave to your emotions.” – Elizabeth Gilbert
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“Feelings are much like waves, we can’t stop them from coming but we can choose which ones to surf.” – Jonatan Mårtensson
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“If you don’t express your own original ideas, if you don’t listen to your own being, you will have betrayed yourself.” – Rollo May
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“The greatest feeling in the world is to express your emotions, not suppressing them.” – Michael Jackson
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“To express yourself in a world hell-bent on censoring you is the bravest act of defiance.” – Dominic Riccitello
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“Feelings are not supposed to be logical. Dangerous is the man who has rationalized his emotions.” – David Borenstein
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“Your feelings are valid. You have the right to feel whatever you need to feel. You have permission to express those feelings, and to be supported in that process.” – Nathaniel Branden
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“When we deny our emotions, we are denying the very thing that makes us human.” – Miguel Angel Ruiz
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“Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to express your feelings, because in the end, you are the only person who truly knows what’s best for you.” – Unknown
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“What you feel is what you are and what you are is beautiful. So, don’t hide your feelings; cherish them and express them.” – Unknown
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“Never be ashamed of how you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion you want and to express it in any way you choose.” – Jim Morrison
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“Speak up, express your feelings, and let your voice be heard. It is better to be true to yourself than to live a life of regret.” – Unknown
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“Your emotions are the bridge between your desires and the fulfillment of them. Expressing your emotions freely is an act of courage.” – Deborah Day FAMOUS EMERSON QUOTES
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“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are.” – Brené Brown
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“Don’t hold back your feelings; express them openly. Communication is the key to any healthy relationship.” – Unknown
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“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh
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“When you express your emotions without hurting others, you are opening the door to healing and growth.” – Unknown
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“Take ownership of your feelings and express them honestly. It’s the only way to create genuine connections with others.” – Unknown
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“Don’t suppress your emotions; express them fully and let them teach you what you need to know.” – Unknown
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“Your feelings are valid, your voice matters, and your story deserves to be heard. Don’t be afraid to express yourself.” – Unknown
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“The more you express your feelings, the more others can learn, understand, and connect with you on a deeper level.” – Unknown
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“Feelings are like unspoken words; if you don’t express them, they’ll eventually build up and suffocate you.” – Unknown
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“Expressing your feelings isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s a sign of strength and self-awareness.” – Unknown
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“Don’t bottle up your emotions. Expressing your feelings is not a sign of weakness, but rather a step towards healing and self-discovery.” – Unknown