--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Our emotions are the only things that we…" description: "\"“Our emotions are the only things that we truly have, that are truly ours, and we are taught to reject them. —Damn. You’re right. So what do we choose ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/nate-jackson-23003_quote_our-emotions-are-the-only-things-that-we_1137167.jpg" --- # Our emotions are the only things that we truly have, that… ![“Our emotions are the only things that we truly have, that are truly ours, and we are taught to reject them. —Damn. You’re right. So what do we choose instead? —Darling. Pointy balls, of course.” quote by Nate Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/nate-jackson-23003_quote_our-emotions-are-the-only-things-that-we_1137167.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/nate-jackson-23003_quote_our-emotions-are-the-only-things-that-we_1137167.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/254/nate-jackson-23003_quote_our-emotions-are-the-only-things-that-we_1137167.jpg) > ““Our emotions are the only things that we truly have, that are truly ours, and we are taught to reject them. —Damn. You’re right. So what do we choose instead? —Darling. Pointy balls, of course.”” [Nate Jackson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nate-jackson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Emotions are our true possessions, yet we are taught to reject them; the dialogue explores choosing authentic feeling over artificial substitutes. **In simple terms:** We own our emotions and should accept them. Key Takeaway Accept and honor your true feelings. Themes emotion authenticity self‑acceptance choice Mood reflective introspective thought‑provoking Type philosophical psychological conversational When to use this quote - therapy sessions - personal relationships - creative expression - stress management Key Concepts psychology mindfulness authentic living Questions to Reflect On - What emotions do you tend to reject? - How can you choose authentic feelings over avoidance? 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