We’ve all been there. A day when your favorite stiletto snaps or the barista messes up your latte order. Minor irritations, sure, but enough to light up that simmering fury inside. But, ever wonder how someone as radiant as Dolly Parton – the legend behind hits like “Jolene” – handles her fiery moments?
One might assume it’s all sunshine and daisies for Dolly, given that beaming smile she’s almost always sporting. But, let’s get real, gals! Even queens like Dolly aren’t exempt from the rollercoaster of emotions that life throws at us.
So, what’s Dolly’s secret to keeping her cool?
“I don’t lose my temper, but I use my temper,” the diva revealed in a heart-to-heart with Nancy O’Dell. For her, it’s not about suppressing those heated moments but harnessing them. “There are just some people you have to speak up to,” she adds, echoing the sentiments of every gal who’s ever felt the need to make her voice heard.
Our emotions, including anger, are powerful. Anger can be that fiery guardian, often shielding our deeper emotions like hurt or disappointment. Stacey B. Daughters, a renowned psychologist, recommends creating a gap between our feelings and reactions. Maybe it’s through meditation, a passion-driven run, or penning down those feelings in a vintage diary.
Now, talking about penning feelings, our songbird Dolly has a unique way to cope – songwriting! Remember her recent single “World on Fire”? It’s the embodiment of her channeled rage. She shared that this track was birthed on a night when she felt overwhelmed by the state of things, wanting to make a difference with her voice. Because, honey, if Dolly’s got something to say, we are all ears.
Yet, not everything fits neatly into a chorus and verse for Dolly, especially when it touches her close-knit circle of work and family. Just like us, she’s human, and sometimes, as she candidly admits, “You’ve just kind of gotta pitch a fit to get it done right.” And isn’t that just a relatable queen move? Dolly candidly shares, “As I’ve always said, I’ll tell ya where to put it if I don’t like where you got it.”
But for all her sass and spirit, she reminds us that pushing her limits takes a lot. She’s a powerhouse but with the most genuine heart. It’s a reminder that even amidst our fiery moments, channeling that energy productively, just like Dolly, is the true mark of a diva.
So, next time you feel that heat rising, maybe channel a little bit of Dolly. After all, if Dolly can turn her fury into fabulousness, so can we!
