emotions 3/3

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It's Not Always Depression

Cultivating Pride and Joy

“Don’t get too big for your britches!” “You’re no better than anyone else!” “Don’t get a swelled head!” Beginning as little children, we...

Stop Blaming (yourself)

We blame ourselves. We beat ourselves up. We call ourselves names like “loser” and “failure.” And then we wonder why we feel small, alone

Want to Feel More Authentic? Get to Know Your Defenses!

All of us use defenses to avoid emotions. In fact, defenses are developed for precisely that reason—to avoid painful feelings.

The Best Way to Discover Something New About You!

Slowing down will allow you to notice more about your emotional world. Want to experiment?

Emotions are Physical - Listen to the Music Playing in Your Body

In 2004, I learned that emotions were physical experiences. It was an “Aha!” moment for me. Of course they are!

I hate feeling feelings!

I don't know about you, but I hate feeling feelings!

It's Not Always Depression, Sometimes It's Shame

How can it be that a seemingly depressed person, one who shows clinical symptoms, doesn’t respond to antidepressants or psychotherapy?