motion: 30-Second Game

The perk of being surrounded by people you feel safe with is — you don’t fear as much.

One of my greatest strokes of luck is that I’ve met people I can be emotionally safe with. People who not only give me rational feedback, but also offer validation. That’s a rare and refreshing feeling.

I’m someone who needs to articulate and vent all the time. It might sound a bit exhausting — even tiring — but when you’re with people who truly listen to your thoughts, who don’t just judge but also validate your emotions, that can save you 10 years of therapy (and a whole lot of money and time).

I know I’m lucky. And honestly, it’s been a fascinating experience.

My friend Marek came up with this idea called the 30 Seconds of Venting — and there’s always a prompt or a keyword.

We started with ANGER.

So here’s the question:

What have you been angry about lately?

You get 30 seconds. Vent it out.

It sounds easy, but once you get asked that question — it’s not.

You’ve definitely felt anger recently, even if you didn’t realize it. There were moments, small or big, that annoyed or hurt you. Maybe something general. Maybe a one-time event that triggered something deep. Maybe it brought out some “ugly” emotions — and you couldn’t even explain why. Maybe you felt guilty for feeling that way.

This is your safe place to speak those words.

One thing I’ve been angry about lately is how often people avoid responsibility. People act carelessly, then walk away without guilt — while someone else is left to deal with the impact. And it’s frustrating when you are the one who has to clean up the emotional mess.

It doesn’t feel fair and it's not.

But what this game reminded me is: Your feelings don’t need to be justified to be valid. You don’t need to explain your anger away. You just need to give it a voice.

And here’s the twist: This game isn’t just about releasing emotion. It’s about learning to trust yourself.

To say:

“This is what I feel.”

And not needing permission to feel it.

Sometimes I realized I was constantly seeking validation — even when I already knew what I was feeling. Why do I need someone else to agree with me in order to accept my own emotions?

We’ve tried this with all kinds of emotions — anger, jealousy, disgust. Those “ugly” ones we’re taught to hide. But they're valuable and they deserve voices. They tell you something real and deep.

And I know, being vulnerable isn’t easy. Especially when you’re not in a relationship or environment where you feel safe. You hesitate. You hold back. You unconsciously start to believe that what you're feeling or thinking isn't 'right'.

I will never force you to be vulnerable. But if you are with someone who makes feel safe enough, hope you find the courage to be genuine and honest with yourself.

Because sometimes, 30 seconds of being honest with yourself can feel like taking off a weight you didn’t even realize you were carrying.

Let’s play.

What’s one thing that you are afraid the most right now.

You’ve got 30 seconds.

Go.