Feelings Aren’t Facts

Just because you feel it, doesn’t mean it’s true.

Feelings are somewhat loud-

They show up uninvited. They color your day. They can whisper doubts or shout lies. And sometimes, they completely hijack your peace.

Ever had one of those days where everything was going fine… until suddenly, it wasn’t?
Maybe a friend didn’t text back, and your mind said, “They’re ignoring you.”
Or you made a small mistake and your thoughts went straight to, “I’m such a failure.”

That’s the tricky part; feelings are real, but they’re not always reliable.
It doesn’t mean your emotions are invalid.
It doesn’t mean you should ignore how you feel.

It means:
- Your emotions deserve attention, but not automatic authority.
- You can feel unworthy and still be deeply loved.
- You can feel like a failure and still be growing.

Your emotions are information, not final judgments.
They tell you what’s going on inside, but they don’t always reflect what’s true outside.

When we treat our feelings like facts, we:
- Make decisions based on fear instead of truth
- Internalize lies about our worth or identity
- React instead of respond
- Stay stuck in cycles of overthinking and insecurity

But when we pause and say, “Okay, I feel this… but is it true?” that’s when we take back our power.

Whether it’s reminding yourself of reality, Scripture, or something a mentor once told you, use truth to anchor your emotions.

Sometimes we just need to say it out loud to realize how irrational a thought is. 

Feelings are real. Feelings are important.
But they are not the full story.
And they don’t always get to drive the car.

So the next time a wave of emotion hits, take a breath.
Pause. Reflect.
And remind yourself:
“This is how I feel. But what is actually true?”

You get to feel. You also get to filter.
Because you’re more than your emotions, you’re anchored in truth. 

- Nene From MANI