The formation of emotions is complex and almost always occurs beneath the level of our conscious awareness and there is also usually a delay between their creation and their arrival in our outer world. Nonetheless, it is possible to tease out linkages and begin to achieve some degree of control and even eventually of mastery.
Many emotions arise from our world view, from the stories we tell ourselves to explain events, to make sense of the cosmos. We may not realize it, but this is just a form of programing ourselves. If I tell myself that I’m a victim, that the world is unfair and I’m being mistreated, then I’m sowing the seeds of anger, creating toxic, explosive, vitriolic fumes inside myself, an explosive mixture that can be all too easily triggered, prompting a disproportionate response to relatively unimportant things.
If my belief system is that I have choices, that I have the ability to find solutions, that the primary point of power is within me, that problems and setbacks are a normal part of life, that where there is a will, there is a way; that optimism and resilience will attract allies and supporters… well, my energy levels and emotions I create will be very different.
Closing Quotes:
“Your inner thoughts aren’t truly hidden. Their essence is reflected in your energy.” – Drishti Bablani
“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” – Marcus Aurelius, 121-180 AD
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes, your smile can be the source of your joy.” – Thich Nhat Hanh, 1925-2022
“A negative outlook is dangerous. When you say, “It can’t get any worse!” You’re essentially challenging the universe to do exactly that.” – Kamand Kojouri
“We can bring positive energy into our daily lives by smiling more, talking to strangers in line, replacing handshakes with hugs, and calling our friends just to tell them we love them.” – Brandon Jenner
As always, I share what I most want and need to learn. – Nathan S. Collier