Strength is overrated
As much as we glorify emotional strength, let’s just all accept that strength is on most times an obligation, not a choice. An obligation created by circumstances.
Tahira Tahir • Strength is overrated
Makes me think about being soft instead and what that means
Strength is overrated. Emotional strength is often a… | by Tahira Tahir | Medium
The harsh truth is that emotional strength is often a necessity, not a choice. After all who wants to be thrown out into a storm and count “not screaming” as an achievement. Most of us grow up not wanting or imagining to be thrown into a storm in the first place. But when we face life’s toughest realities, emotional strength becomes essential for o... See more
Tahira Tahir • Strength is overrated
Reading this reminds me how I’ve very rarely chased chased strength in life. Growing up, strong people reminded me of those masculine figures in my life, family or friends, that made me feel insecure and less than. So becoming as strong as them was never the goal.
Strength is overrated. Emotional strength is often a… | by Tahira Tahir | Medium
Another misconception about strength is it’s permanence. Life, in itself, isn’t constant. Moreover, the circumstances that call for strength are transient too. A person who has been emotionally strong in one situation could be extremely fragile in another situation. Isn’t it unfair on our part to make the assumption that strength is a state of mind... See more
Tahira Tahir • Strength is overrated
Another capture from this blog post, but there’s just a lot here I relate to and I’d love to unpack.
Strength is overrated. Emotional strength is often a… | by Tahira Tahir | Medium