Acceptance is the end of suffering. It is the final stage in grieving. It is the readiness to move on. When we are in acceptance we are out of control - out of our attempt to dominate our own outcome. The energy field of acceptance - just like all of the human emotions on this 'map' - is far more vast than the word suggests. When we are in acceptance, we are in a state of trust. We are in a state of willingness to participate and do Continue Reading
The ‘Map of Emotions’ – #4 – Grief
Grief is the beginning of emotions washing through us to truly cleanse us. Grief occurs whenever we lose something - or something changes in our experience of it. There are five natural stages in grief, including disbelief, bargaining, sadness and anger. When we fully allow the course of grief to run through us, we arrive at acceptance. Acceptance is like a gate opening, encouraging and inviting us to move on. Many people get trapped Continue Reading
Recognizing the ‘3 Ways to Express Anger’ in Your Life
Take a moment now to reflect on a recent situation in which you felt anger. How did you deal with it? Which of the 3 Ways to Express Anger did you engage in? Pause and take a breath. Remember an example - from your own life or that you have witnessed in someone else - of turning anger inward. What was the result? Did it resolve the situation at hand? Did it create a ripple effect of turmoil? For who? How? Take a moment to remember Continue Reading