Journal #21
Emotions are innate, biologically driven reactions to particular challenges and opportunities here to help us to survive.
Whether you are Emotionally defined or not, the full spectrum of emotions is always present in one way or another. They are responsible for our moods and for influencing the moods of others. Tuning into your feelings is a fantastic barometer for your emotional health and others. Dissecting your feelings in the present moment can tell you a lot about what is going on for you, the situation at hand or perhaps what your subconscious is trying to say to you.
BITTERNESS
Where do you need to heal? What judgements of yourself or others are you still holding onto
RESENTMENT
Where are you living in the past and not allowing the present to be as it is?
DISCOMFORT
What is happening right now that you need to pay attention to? Are you being given an opportunity to change or to do something different that seems scary or uncomfortable?
ANGER
What are you passionate about? Do you have solid boundaries? To simmer this emotional reaction, what needs to change?
DISAPPOINTMENT
What have you tried lately that didn’t go to plan but you still 100% care about?
GUILT
Whose and what expectations are you still trying to live out?
SHAME
What beliefs about who you should be (or who you are) are you internalising? Which ones are stopping your connection to self?
SADNESS
Where is this coming from? How deep does this sadness go? Is it personal or about caring for others or the world around you?
ANXIETY
What is worrying you? Are your thoughts stuck in the past, or do you fear the future? What do you need to fully embrace being in the present? Are there any practices you can put in place to assist you?
Next time you feel the following triggering emotions, take a moment to be still and reflect on the root cause could be. Give yourself plenty of time and space to feel the feels to allow your emotional awareness and clarity to come through. It takes time, so don't rush the process or ignore it. Your emotions have a sneaky way of catching up with you one way or another. And please NEVER be afraid to talk to someone, a friend, family member or healthcare professional; we are all here to be a sounding board if you need one.
