Embrace emotions rather than numb or avoid them from "summary" of Running on Empty by Jonice Webb,Christine Musello
When we talk about embracing emotions rather than numbing or avoiding them, we're acknowledging that all emotions have a purpose. Emotions aren't just random or inconvenient reactions that we need to suppress or ignore. They're signals from our inner selves, giving us important information about our needs, desires, and boundaries. By numbing or avoiding our emotions, we're essentially shutting down this vital communication system. We're telling ourselves that our feelings are unimportant or too overwhelming to deal with. But the truth is, emotions don't just go away when we ignore them. They often find other ways to make themselves known, whether through physical symptoms, outbursts of anger, or episodes of anxiety or depression.
When we choose to embrace our emotions instead, we're choosing to listen to ourselves with compassion and curiosity. We're willing to sit with our discomfort and explore what our feelings are trying to tell us. This process can be challenging, especially if we've spent years pushing our emotions aside. But with practice, we can learn to cultivate a sense of emotional awareness and acceptance.
By allowing ourselves to feel our emotions fully, we can start to understand the root causes of our pain and make meaningful changes in our lives. We can learn to set boundaries, ask for what we need, and connect more deeply with ourselves and others. Embracing our emotions is an act of self-care and self-compassion. It's a way of honoring our inner truth and reclaiming our emotional power.
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