I feel all feelings should be honored/accepted – it’s ok to feel sad, hurt, jealous, angry, and know at some point, ‘and this too shall pass’. It is really helpful knowing this and is a comfort during those negative times while you’re processing them. I remember reading somewhere that emotions are like clouds – they come and then they go.
I numbed out lots of my feelings for many years. I have, for the past 33 months and change, been taught and read a bit about feelings, emotions and how the monkey in my mind who stays in the room that contains my addiction deals with those feelings and emotions. One practice that has helped me quell the anxiousness, unease and the bad adrenalin (as I call it vs good adrenalin- which I also experience at times) is Tara Brach’s version of RAIN. Recognize – Allow – Investigate – Nurture.
Ah yes, the pesky aging process. It takes acceptance and the realization it spares no one who happens to live long enough, for me. Gives me more time during my labors to stop, rest a bit while focusing on my breath and observing the world around me with all my senses. Not naming anything, just observing and soaking it all in.
Perfect question today . I need to honestly let go or accept and let go of fear of being alone in my house.
Sounds really silly maybe to others but I have so much fear of just being home with no one but my dog . I’m happy he is here.
I just returned from a really good meditation retreat/ education that seems to have made me feel like I was in a huge washing machine !
And now I’m feeling feelings of fear and anxiety. Perhaps some loneliness as well. For me this brings up a huge amount of restlessness and worry.
All this is present right here right now as I sit here this morning slowly trying to get courage. Sometimes I don’t know. I just know I’m grateful to have this day with sunshine and clean air, water and a warm house .
Thanks for listening.
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I feel all feelings should be honored/accepted – it’s ok to feel sad, hurt, jealous, angry, and know at some point, ‘and this too shall pass’. It is really helpful knowing this and is a comfort during those negative times while you’re processing them. I remember reading somewhere that emotions are like clouds – they come and then they go.
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I numbed out lots of my feelings for many years. I have, for the past 33 months and change, been taught and read a bit about feelings, emotions and how the monkey in my mind who stays in the room that contains my addiction deals with those feelings and emotions. One practice that has helped me quell the anxiousness, unease and the bad adrenalin (as I call it vs good adrenalin- which I also experience at times) is Tara Brach’s version of RAIN. Recognize – Allow – Investigate – Nurture.
Aging……a feeling/season in my life which I struggle to accept sometimes, yet often embrace when I am able to slow down and enjoy every moment.
Ah yes, the pesky aging process. It takes acceptance and the realization it spares no one who happens to live long enough, for me. Gives me more time during my labors to stop, rest a bit while focusing on my breath and observing the world around me with all my senses. Not naming anything, just observing and soaking it all in.
Perfect question today . I need to honestly let go or accept and let go of fear of being alone in my house.
Sounds really silly maybe to others but I have so much fear of just being home with no one but my dog . I’m happy he is here.
I just returned from a really good meditation retreat/ education that seems to have made me feel like I was in a huge washing machine !
And now I’m feeling feelings of fear and anxiety. Perhaps some loneliness as well. For me this brings up a huge amount of restlessness and worry.
All this is present right here right now as I sit here this morning slowly trying to get courage. Sometimes I don’t know. I just know I’m grateful to have this day with sunshine and clean air, water and a warm house .
Thanks for listening.
My feelings know and honor yours, my Friend.
You are welcome and always a pleasure, dear Antoinette.