EMOTIONS MAKE US HUMAN

Good morning everyone.  Happy Wednesday.  You may have woken up tired and grumpy but felt much better after that first sip of Joe.  It could be that you woke up stressed and nervous about something.  It is also  possible that you woke up really happy because you have something to look forward to like lunch with a friend, getting your hair done, working out with your favorite instructor or....a million different things.  We could have a broad scope of emotions from the time we get out of bed until we close the door behind us. 

This is not good or bad.  It just is.  Today's quote is, "To be human is to feel the range of every emotion there is - allow them - feel them and release them."  Feeling different emotions is not the same as holding onto them.  It is never healthy to hold onto anger but it is natural and human to feel it.  We get angry.  We experience sadness.  We get overwhelmed, anxious and stressed out of our minds too.  Those might not the most productive or enjoyable of emotions but from time to time they find us. 

I don't need to tell you to recognize them.  We all know exactly what they look and feel like!  I am telling you to allow them in if necessary.  Let them in with open arms but don't invite them to stay.  We have been told by Buddhist philosophers that we need to let go of the ego and in doing that to also be an observer of emotions.  

While I do agree with this philosophy I also understand that human beings cannot always watch from the sidelines.  Human beings have feelings.  We feel shame, hurt, frustration, misery but also joy, happiness, elation and peace.  When any one of these emotions comes to call, open the door wide enough to let them in but let them know when they have overstayed their welcome!

Have a wonderful Wednesday everyone! ~Love, Amy

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