I hate when that happens! How many times have you said this to yourself or out loud? It’s pretty easy for us to jump on the hate bandwagon, and it is a thunderously loud emotion. Hate easily pops up in topics such as politics, social issues, or even personal attacks. What is the possibility that when we feel hate, there are deeper awarenesses at work?
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Ooooh, sigh, gasp, eye-roll: can you sense that irked feeling dropping in for a visit? You know it, but perhaps it’s not a feeling you quickly put your finger on. The person sitting next to you is munching on something crispy, and that just keeps nagging you away from your focus stream. Maybe one more interruption is going to push you over the edge. Or here’s a good one: that mosquito keeps buzzing around your ear, and just won’t buzz off! These little, early-stage irritations leave you feeling irked!
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Irked or annoyed?
It’s rare for people to talk about feeling jaded. Have you ever asked someone how they feel, and the response is ‘jaded?’ It’s a feeling rarely talked about. So, I’m diving in. If you were to describe what you mean when you say, ‘I’m feeling jaded,’ how would you describe it?
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Have you felt Knotted?
Knotted is a word I’ve rarely used to describe an emotion, but I have certainly felt it. This is a feeling probably more often used to describe a physical feeling as it relates to knotted or cramping muscles. Who here has never felt a physical cramp? Ouch! On the emotion side of things, who here has ever felt knots in their stomach? Oh! Is that what that is? Now, what’s it all about?
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Do you ever wake up feeling miserable? Maybe life happens, and you sink into a miserable abyss without realizing it. When miserable pays you a visit, are you aware? Do you notice and pay attention to what’s going on?
When I feel miserable, I often get a healthy dose of despair to accompany my experiences. Misery loves company, right? I’ve learned something about it, though. Misery can mean that something important is out of alignment. Perhaps a personal value or boundary is screaming for attention. Maybe it’s an emotion that wants us to pay attention to something we care about. Did you ever push something to the bottom of your list so many times it felt like a monster instead of something you can whip out in a short block of time?
Let me say this: Misery does not mean you’re broken. It means something wants your attention. Those who know me realize I have an active journal life. When misery stops in for a visit, journaling about things I long for, things I’m avoiding, or things that matter to me always helps. (Oh, I see now that I set my feelings aside, and they want to play, too.) It allows me to shift the negative connotation of misery into something enlightening. Sometimes I play opposites with it: misery/joy, misery/love, misery/peace, misery/comfort. You see, both are present, and sometimes at the same time. Being aware of the extremes helps me settle into the juicy middle.
I know it is far easier to say these words than to put them into action—when misery is present, instead of running from it, run into it. Do you know anyone on this earth that is always happy; literally, always happy? I don’t. We’re all bound to experience a smidgen of misery from time to time. Psst! It means you’re human! Yes, hello misery. Thank you for reminding me it’s okay to put boundaries around… for me to value my desires… for me to be grateful.
Explore more feelings in the Stayin’ in Touch – Negative Emotions book. You can play with them when or wherever you like.
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What does neglect feel like?
Raise your hand if you enjoy feeling neglect. What? No hands? Now, raise your hand if you avoid feeling neglect. Ooh, I see a few hands now, mine included.
Neglect is a good disguise artist. It might look like people-pleasing, numbness, or even over-achievement. When I feel this emotion, I often feel unseen, which can lead to craving emotional nourishment. Sometimes it causes me to dim my light so that I can (in my mind) go unnoticed. Other times, it’s like an invisible roommate. You know, when someone is physically present but emotionally on vacation.
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Have you been offended?
When was the last time you felt offended? It is an emotion you probably feel more often than you realize. Think for a moment about the last time you felt offended. Did you feel threatened? Perhaps the feeling helped to spark a conversation, or maybe it opened a door for you to see something about yourself. Yes? No?
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Are you paranoid about exploring what it means to feel paranoid? What is feeling paranoid all about, and what do you suppose this emotion is trying to tell us?
I understand sometimes paranoia can become chronically debilitating for some. When that happens, it’s always good to reach out for help when it disrupts your life and how you want to live. There are other times, though, paranoia creeps in and giving it some air-time can help to understand more about what’s going on. It’s those little fears that come knocking on our door and sometimes they like to take root and cause abundant chaos in our lives.
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What the heck does querulous mean? I know. It’s a new description of a feeling for my vocabulary, too! Querulous pertains to feeling dissatisfied or annoyed, which leads to chronic complaining. Have you ever been there before, or been around someone who is suffering from querulousness? I bet we all have!
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Do you feel rattled?
You’re working feverishly to meet a deadline and suddenly receive some unexpected news that rattles you to your core. The pounding heart in your chest, sweaty hands, and shallow breathing leave you feeling rattled. Be careful where you step! The head of the pin you’re standing on barely has enough room for both feet, and you can feel it teetering beneath you.
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What makes your soul dance? Have you ever watched a movie that reached into the depths of your soul to a point of tears, and you let the tears flow without reservation? When our souls move and we feel; these are wonderfully deep and authentic emotions. What is it about connecting with our soul so deeply that it makes us spontaneously feel?
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Life Gifts
- I send you joy as I think about how delightful you are.
- I send you gentle care and comfort, and I hold your heart with love in mine.
- Sending you nourishing soup for your soul.
- I send you the deep, rich colors of berries to paint your soul.
- I send you pregnant pauses to remember how much you are loved and cared for.
- I send you love.
- I send you contagious child-like giggles and unstoppable smiles.
- Sending you bright colored paint for your life canvas.
- I send you good thoughts for successful surgery, for doctors and nurses to care for you with love and honor, and for healing comfort.
- I send you fresh strawberries to enjoy in a mild, sunny meadow upon a lush spring mountain.
- Sending you joy.
- I send you healing energy as you mend your heart and body.
- I send you relaxing moments filled with love and caring.
- I send you comfy pillows to cradle you in love and comfort.
- I send you appreciation for caring to make healthy choices for yourself.
- I send you patience to allow new things to unfold positively for your life.
- I send you fresh, crisp apple bites of life to bite into everyday.
- I send you calm, to remember love and caring.
- Sending you pillows of prosperity to share with yourself and others.
- Sending you magical lenses to sharpen your focus.
- I send you lush green mountain meadows splattered with wildflowers for you to rest and rejuvenate your soul.
- Sending you willing, loving hearts and hands to help you.
- I send you a warm spot of cheer and buckets of love for you to use as you wish.
- I send you bright-colored flowers that fragrantly shower your surroundings with joy and delight.
- I send you comfort, joy and sustenance through your retirement.
- I send you energetic bursts of joy.
- I send you moments of pause so that you can remember you are loved and cared for.
- I send you warm blankets to snuggle with as you sip warm tea and warm up your cold body.
- I send you succulent sweet chocolate kisses and delightfully warm hugs.
- Sending you music to fill your heart with warmth and comfort.
- I send you large bundles of gratitude for being who you are, and for being connected with me.
- I send you buckets of smiles to share with everyone you meet.
- I send you quiet fields of lavender to enjoy soft, quiet moments.
- Sending you quiet mornings to savor nature and listen to the musings of your heart.
- I send you courage and honor.
- I send you delightful whimsey, goodness over flowing, and creative deliciousness today.
- I send you buckets of bubbling, juicy kindness.
- Sending you nourishing rest and mindful body care.
- I send you warm, comfortable rest.
- I send you permission to be exactly how you are today.
- I send you focus as you practice setting up new routines to support your engagement with your true self.
- I send you warm nourishing rays of light.
- Sending you loving hands to cradle your tender heart.
- I send you showers of confetti filled with sparkling, renewing energy to keep you fresh and succulent.
- Sending you sparkly confetti in celebration of your accomplishments today.
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