From the time we are born, the people around us continually model that it is not good to express feelings or emotions. As this happens, we create many judgements around it and begin to do the same so we can fit in. Unfortunately, over time there is a build up inside with all these unexpressed feelings and sooner or later, they have to come out. It is better to acknowledge our feelings as we are having them so that we do not get these volcano blowing episodes. The more we just silently admit we are afraid, or sad, or really love something, the easier we start to flow with life and the variations we get exposed to. As we complete each experience by accepting the emotional segment of it, each moment can be lived more purely and effortlessly. Our emotional intelligence matures naturally and in a healthy way. We also begin to model this emotional wellness for the people around us and everyone benefits. We can then all allow others to express their feelings without judgements. This does not mean that we start yelling at everyone, just sharing the effect an experience is having on us. We are all in this together and we are emotional beings so that is what is natural for us. Why not share, accept and allow ourselves to be who we are. That way, our uniqueness can start to shine and our self confidence grows and life becomes much more joyful.
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Thank you for sharing your feelings here. It shows that you are looking for answers and that is healthly, not crazy at all.
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Answered Sep 16, 2010
Edited Sep 16, 2010