How to be happy: 'Letting your feelings out'

The flower in the top image is an 'Amaryllis'.
Its flower language is 'chatter'.

This flower language,
is said to originate from
a shepherd girl named Amaryllis in Greek mythology,
who gathered the courage
to take action
in order to convey her feelings.

The flower language of 'chatter' also,
does not just mean talking a lot, but rather,
it feels like it is teaching us the importance
of putting our feelings into words.

'I wish they would understand without me having to say it.'
Have you ever thought that?
But unfortunately, people are not mind readers.

The fact that you are suffering,
that you want help,
that you are grateful,
or that you have feelings of love.

If you don't put it into words, it won't reach the other person.

Furthermore,
sometimes even you yourself
might not understand your own feelings.

You feel vaguely uneasy.
You feel vaguely irritated.
But you don't know what the root cause is.

While talking to someone at such times,
'Oh, I was actually frustrated.'
'I was anxious.'
'I wanted to be acknowledged.'
You sometimes realize your own feelings.

I have experienced this many times.

Talking is not just for conveying things to others.
It is also a process of understanding your own heart by yourself.
Of course, it doesn't mean you should talk to just anyone about anything.

It is enough to have just one person you can trust.
It could be family, a friend, or a colleague.
Or it could be a diary, or even an AI.

Instead of continuing to think only inside your head, try letting it out once.
The moment it becomes words, your heart is organized a little.

In Japanese, 'to speak' (hanasu) and 'to let go' (hanasu) are read the same way.

Try speaking about what you have been holding inside
as if you are letting it go.

Then,
even though the problem hasn't been solved,
it can strangely feel lighter.

Happiness does not come from holding things in by yourself,
but can also be born
from exchanging words with someone.

Why not try 'letting out' your feelings?

I believe that those words will not only reach someone,
but will also lead you yourself to happiness.

Books that influenced me in writing this article

'Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps' by Allan Pease

This is a bestseller that explains the differences in communication between men and women with humor.
It is a book that makes you realize that 'speaking' is not just about conveying information, but also plays a role in organizing feelings and connecting with people.
Your perspective on communication might change a little.
I highly recommend it.

I have also summarized other flowers for 'how to be happy'
at the link below.
Please take as much as you need 🍀

Thank you for reading to the end.
I hope to see you in another article.
🍀 May you be happy 🍀