Emotional authenticity is key to living a healthy life from "summary" of When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté
In order to live a healthy life, it is essential that we are emotionally authentic. This means being true to ourselves and our feelings, rather than suppressing or denying them. When we are not true to our emotions, we are not being true to ourselves. This lack of authenticity can lead to stress, which can have a negative impact on our physical health. When we suppress or deny our emotions, we are essentially telling ourselves that our feelings are not valid or important. This can create inner turmoil and conflict, which can manifest in physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach issues, and chronic pain. In other words, when we ignore our emotions, our bodies may start to speak up. Our bodies are intimately connected to our emotions. When we experience stress or emotional turmoil, our bodies react in physical ways. Th...
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