Introduction
Introduction
Emotions are defined as, “a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.” They truly give us a look at our current state of energy. Due to their instinctive nature, they can be difficult to catch. Emotions have the swift, and sometimes rather deceptive, ability to “possess” one into an altered state of being. While they can range in style, from the fruits of love to the bitterness of anger, emotions possess a key purpose. That is, the awareness of what is going on behind the scenes. Within your hidden psyche.
This series will look at key emotions and redefine them in order to shed a light behind the true meaning within. Through each emotion, there will be a specific formula. It will begin with the regular definition of the emotion. Then, we will look how the emotion may be expressed energetically as well as the meaning behind the trigger of the emotion. Next, we will see how we can begin to respond instead of react to each emotion. Finally, we will build emotional control and intelligence by shifting each emotion to make them work for YOU.
The Series
Emotion 1 - Fear
Emotion 2 - Love
Emotion 3 - Anger
Emotion 4 - Peace
Emotion 5 - Grief
The Emotional Formula
Definition
A general set of definitions for each emotion. This will help provide us a starting point for redefinition.
Energetic Expression
How each emotion is energetically expressed outwardly, as well as a look underneath the emotion to see what possibly triggered the emotion.
Responding instead of Reacting
Find ways to catch the emotion before it possesses, specific to each emotion.
Control and Intelligence
We will build in emotional control and intelligence to begin to harness their instinctual behavior.
Before We Get Started….
The key factor for this series is understanding how emotions both influence our state of being, as well as provide insights into what lies under our awareness. This is a process of becoming familiar with what drives, motivates, and triggers YOU. While it is easy to see the word fear and think to yourself, “that is something I am afraid of,” without asking the more important question, “why am I afraid of it?”
In the roots of emotional triggers, Truths may arise that may be crucial for Self knowledge and growth. While emotions are KEY intelligence of Self, most people misunderstand them.
Many people are reactive to emotions, without processing them. They are quick to repress them, usually done by outer distractions (leading to addictions), without seeing the true value that lies under the emotion. The process of creating awareness around emotions is the first step towards true control and intelligence.
Emotional awareness begins at the general definition of the emotion. While that sense is needed, you then have to ask yourself what each emotion means to YOU. Does this match the general consensus definition. If not, why not?
Then, ask yourself:
“What am I feeling physically in relation to this emotion?”
“What thoughts am I having that created this emotional response?”
It is key to use the mind and body to create awareness around an emotion. With this blend of thinking and feeling, its roots may be uncovered. In addition to thinking and feeling, a third option may reveal itself. A gut, instinctual understanding may arise with awareness focused in on a emotion. Remember, emotions are formed from a reaction to content both within and without. Make sure to key in on where the emotion was triggered as best as you can in order to grasp where the roots lie. While all emotions form within, something outside may have caused an inner happening. With this example, it is best to connect the outer object and emotional reaction before trying to realize its roots.
One last note, before we begin this series, which is the dangers of not expressing emotions. If you do not express out emotions, they become trapped within. In this lies a law of nature, as that energy cannot be destroyed. If the emotions are trapped within, they are just waiting for the perfect moment to slip into awareness when your guard is taken down. Emotional control is not the ability to suppress emotions, rather the ability to understand and work with them.
Emotions may be your best teacher or your worst enemy. The choice is up to YOU.
Next, Emotion 1- FEAR
