The one thing that’s always underneath anger
It’s said that anger is a secondary emotion. It’s often the first afflictive emotion we see; it’s like the tip of an iceberg. And like icebergs, there’s vastness and complexity under the surface of anger. * Many different feelings can underlie this sneaky, challenging gift of an emotion. To me, the most critical thing to […]
Understand your emotions to grow and heal
The pandemic has elevated everyone’s baseline stress and brought many underlying issues to the surface. So this seemed like a good time to talk to an emotions expert. Karla McLaren is an author and researcher who believes our emotional intelligence tends to be chronically underdeveloped. In her book, “The Language of Emotions,” she says turning […]
How to Move “Bad Energy” Out of You
Today’s tip is for when you get cut off, someone irritates you, you’re feeling self-conscious, or anytime you’re generally bothered in any way. When any of that shit happens, take a step back, almost like you’re stepping outside of yourself, notice the narrative in your mind and how the experience feels inside you. Simply observe. […]