Tuesday, December 16, 2014 You are reading from the book The Language of Letting Go Taking Care of Ourselves Emotionally What does it mean to take care of myself emotionally? I recognize when Im feeling angry, and I accept that feeling without shame or blame. I recognize when Im feeling hurt, and I accept those feelings without attempting to punish the source of my pain. I recognize and feel fear when that emotion presents itself. I allow myself to feel happiness, joy, and love when those emotions are available. Taking care of myself means Ive made a decision that its okay to feel. Taking care of my emotions means I allow myself to stay with the feeling until its time to release it and go on to the next one. I recognize that sometimes my feelings can help point me toward reality, but sometimes my feelings are deceptive. They are important, but I do not have to let them control me. I can feel, and think too. I talk to people about my feelings when thats appropriate and safe. I reach out for help or guidance if I get stuck in a particular emotion. Im open to the lessons my emotions may be trying to teach me. After I feel, accept, and release the feeling, I ask myself what it is I want or need to do to take care of myself. Taking care of myself emotionally means I value, treasure, explore, and cherish the emotional part of myself. Today, I will take care of myself emotionally. I will be open to, and accepting of, the emotional part of myself and other people. I will strive for balance by combining emotions with reason, but I will not allow intellect to push the emotional part of myself away. From The Language of Letting Go by Melody Beattie ©1990, Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any manner without the written permission of the publisher.
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