“When the teachings tell us to “make friends with our emotions,” they mean to become more attentive and get to know them better. Being ignorant about emotions only makes matters worse; feeling guilty or ashamed of them does the same. Struggling against them is equally non-productive. The only way to dissolve their power is with…
“The fastest way to freedom is feeling your feelings.” ~ Gita Bellin Things — like emotions and situations — stick around until you experience them. When you fight, fight, fight, and resist and struggle, you are stuck with it. What you resist persists. But if you let yourself identify and feel whatever it is you’re…
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou So, my friend, what do you remember most about people? Yep, well, that’s all you need to know… …about them, …about you, …about how you should treat…
“Understanding comes about through feeling, from moment to moment in the mirror of relationship.” ~ Bruce Lee When you are aware that every mirror reflects back to you something about yourself, and you realize that every interaction and every relationship is a mirror, then you’ll know that every moment offers you the opportunity for greater…
“An uncomfortable feeling is not an enemy. It’s a gift that says, “Get honest; inquire.” We reach out for alcohol, or television, or credit cards, so we can focus out there and not have to look at the feeling.” ~ Byron Katie Uncomfortable feelings come in all different shapes and sizes. It might be fear,…
“We’re not on our journey to save the world but to save ourselves. But in doing that you save the world. The influence of a vital person vitalizes.” ~ Joseph Campbell How do you save yourself? You align with your Higher Self. You shift from thinking to feeling, from your head to your heart, and…