One Important Lesson You Can Learn from a Pressure Cooker
Get rid of the pressure of suppressing your emotions
Most people live their lives like a robot because they are afraid to be human.
But what exactly does it mean to be human?
If you are living your life without expressing your emotions, you are missing out on wonderful things.
One of the most valuable lessons on how to manage your emotions can be learnt from a pressure cooker.
Let’s see what it is.
The Pressure Builds Within
As you know, a pressure cooker is a cooking utensil that cooks food under high pressure.
Most people struggle to express their feelings. They carry the weight of their suppressed emotions in their daily lives without realising that the pressure is slowly building within them.
Do they feel the same way as I do?
Maybe they are too busy to even listen to me.
These are some of the questions that trouble them.
As they think their emotions are invalid, they hide their true feelings behind fake smiles and laughs.
It’s usually people who are happy that scare me the most.
A friend of mine is a gym instructor. His Instagram feed is filled with workout videos, gym selfies and mostly stuff related to fitness.
During a regular chat, I learnt that he works out as an excuse to escape from real conversations.
He strives to keep himself busy without letting anyone know how he feels.
People who always seem to be happy and sorted in life are often good at masking their sadness.
Pretending to be someone that you are not, can even lead to depression.
“You should think of the word ‘depressed’ as ‘deep rest.’ Your body needs to be depressed. It needs deep rest from the character that you’ve been trying to play.” — Jim Carrey
When the Pressure Is Too Much, the Whistle Will Blow
When the pressure cooker whistles, it indicates that it has reached the maximum temperature to cook food. Just like a pressure cooker, if you suppress your feelings, the whistle will blow.
This is the time to let out the steam. If you don’t let out your innermost feelings, your emotions will blow up like a pressure cooker and create a mess.
You may take out your anger on someone who did nothing wrong.
You may fight over silly reasons.
You may find faults in another person for no valid reason.
Let out the steam
One should never open the lid of the pressure cooker right away as too much steam can cause disastrous accidents. Thus the steam should be let out slowly.
When you are overwhelmed by your emotions, it is time to let it out. Have genuine conversations with people who love and respect you.
Be vulnerable with your closest friends. Vulnerability builds inner strength.
“Being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you.” - Bob Marley
Usually, people on the verge of a breakdown are the ones who appear to have figured out everything in life.
If you’ve tried so hard and still can’t express yourself freely, you should seek the help of a professional.
Lastly
Letting people know about your true feelings can be hard. But it is the only way to live a fulfilling life.
If you think you are happy without expressing your true self, then it’s time to rethink.
Are you really happy?
The more you hide your true feelings, the pressure cooker of your repressed emotions will blow up.
Vulnerability is the secret to living a happy life. I really hope everyone gets to experience the feeling of contentment when they express their genuine emotions.
Key Message: Gently let out your hidden feelings. Don’t hold them within you. Let people know how you feel. Vulnerability helps you to be alive. It is the key to leading a fulfilling life . I hope everyone gets to experience it.
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