There are moments when life just hits us. Sometimes, we get so caught up with things that we can't express what we're feeling. Sometimes, we go through so much that we don't even have the energy to even feel anything but exhaustion. We keep going, though. We make it through (somehow), and if we are still standing (even if it's doubled over), we slap the word "FINE" on it and call it a day. These hurdles and obstacles, while impressive to make it through and survive, can actually hurt us more than help us. They hold us back more than push us forward, at least emotionally speaking. It doesn't seem like it will, until we crash. Becoming "unshakable" isn't about withstanding anything. It's about noticing when something is trying to shake us, and we don't let it. We don't get hurt falling over the hurdles and keep going. We are learning to notice that we are hurt and take care of it. We don't ignore the emotional, mental and physical fatigue and force ourselves forward. We are learning to listen to our bodies and minds, and let it rest when needed. We learn to be kind with ourselves. AND we are learning that suppressing our feelings and just saying "I'M FINE" is only prolonging the inevitable "I'M NOT FINE!" What hurdles and obstacles have you gone through or are going through that trip you up, hold you back or just straight up block you from connecting to what you're feeling?