

Being strong doesn't mean you're never overwhelmed.
It means you’ve learned how to hold your emotions without letting them drown you.
It’s okay to cry and still be powerful.
To fall apart and still be wise.
To feel everything deeply — and still come back to center.
Balance isn’t about staying calm all the time.
It’s about knowing how to return to yourself when the waves hit.
That’s real emotional intelligence.
Not perfection — but presence.