Embrace your emotions without judgment from "summary" of The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down by Haemin Sunim
When we experience emotions, our first instinct is often to judge ourselves for feeling a certain way. We label our emotions as good or bad, right or wrong, and we try to suppress the ones we don't want to feel. But what if we could simply accept our emotions without passing judgment on them? What if we could acknowledge them for what they are – a natural part of being human?Embracing our emotions without judgment means allowing ourselves to feel whatever it is we are feeling in the present moment. It means giving ourselves permission to experience sadness, anger, fear, or any other emotion that may arise without feeling guilty or ashamed. It is about accepting that emotions come and go like waves in the ocean, and that it is okay to ride them out without resistance.
When we judge our emotions, we create unnecessary internal conflict. We criticize ourselves for feeling a certain way, and we try to push our emotions away instead of allowing them to flow through us. This only serves to amplify our suffering and prolong our emotional distress. By embracing our emotions without judgment, we can cultivate a sense of inner peace and self-compassion.
Instead of labeling our emotions as positive or negative, we can simply observe them with curiosity and compassion. We can ask ourselves why we are feeling a certain way and what we can learn from our emotional experiences. By approaching our emotions with an open heart and mind, we can gain valuable insights into our inner world and foster greater self-awareness.
Embracing our emotions without judgment is a practice that requires patience and self-compassion. It is about learning to be gentle with ourselves and treating our emotions with kindness and understanding. By cultivating a non-judgmental attitude towards our emotions, we can create a safe space within ourselves to explore our feelings and connect more deeply with our true selves.
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