12/07/2023
Yes, I love deeply
Yes, I get angry
Yes, I feel sadness
I feel it deeply
I allow it to move through me
So I may let it go
To love
To learn
To grow
When we acknowledge and allow ourselves to name and express our feelings, they begin to move and shift. It's important to recognize that emotions are not solely confined to our minds but are also stored in our physical and energetic bodies. Ignoring or suppressing these emotions can have negative consequences for our health and well-being. Moreover, it can impact the people around us, leading to what I like to call "the volcano effect." This refers to the buildup of bottled-up emotions that eventually explode and harm ourselves or those close to us.
The volcano effect can manifest in various ways, such as yelling, saying hurtful things, engaging in unrelated conflicts, self-harm, or pushing away loved ones. It can also contribute to depression, self-isolation, negative self-talk, and a strained social circle.
On the other hand, when we courageously speak our truth, even if it's difficult, we honor ourselves and those involved. Additionally, finding intentional ways to process and release these emotions allows us to let go, grow, and move forward with a lighter spirit.
What are some of your favorite ways to feel and process your "big feels"? Please share in the comments.
Some of mine are... with the extent of expression and release....
Singing, crying, swimming, screaming, dancing, hiking, listening to music, breathwork, writing, thrashing about, meditations.....
Moving Energy
To let it go
To feel free
So that I may enjoy sun against my face
To be here with what's alive in me
Photos by Pascal Lacroix