People are afraid of themselves, of their own
reality; their feelings most of all. People talk about how great love is, but
that’s bullshit. Love hurts. Feelings are disturbing. People are taught that
pain is evil and dangerous. How can they deal with love if they’re afraid to
feel? Pain is meant to wake us up. People try to hide their pain. But they’re
wrong. Pain is something to carry, like a radio. You feel your strength in the
experience of pain. It’s all in how you carry it. That’s what matters. Pain is
a feeling. Your feelings are a part of you. Your own reality. If you feel
ashamed of them, and hide them, you’re letting society destroy your reality.
You should stand up for your right to feel your pain.
~Jim Morrison