Our willpower is awakened and strengthened by the ability to freely express our negative emotions without judgment, shaming, and punishment. When we make a mistake and are forgiven and still valued for who we are, we learn how to accept and love ourselves. This understanding helps us overcome blocks that keep us from recognizing our inner truth and expressing ourselves authentically, internally, and externally.
And whether we are intentional or not, we will express our negative emotions, thus finding the suitable medium, place, and time is imperative. Because expressing our feelings allows us to heal and move forward and enable us to forgive and love ourselves and others.
“Say, ‘Whether you conceal what is in your breasts or reveal it, Allah knows it. And He knows that which is in the heavens and that which is on the earth. And Allah is over all things competent.’”
Surah Al-Imran