[itsgettinglate]

A bunch of different therapeutic approaches advocate things like "sitting with" an emotion or some other phrase suggesting that we really feel it. How exactly does one do that? It seems really important to not repress emotions, but some emotions don't have an obvious outlet, the way sadness might be felt or expressed through crying, for example.

So if feeling the emotion is important, how do you know you're doing it right?

An emotion is something you feel as a result of something you have experienced or lived. It is just an emotion. It is a feeling expressing your hearts aches, whether good or bad. Just let them happen, journal, write them down. Then later reread it and reflect on what you wrote. And ask yourself if you feel different the next day from what you wrote the day before. Journal is one of the best ways of gauging our own feelings and making sense of them. It also helps to make constructive change. blessings

[Skeezyks]

Hello itsgettinglate: I practice this. Where I use it is mostly with regard to difficult memories. When they come up, I focus on them momentarily, I allow them to be present in my mind. I imagine myself breathing into them. I may also smile to them & sometimes even place my hand over my heart as a sign of compassion & lovingkindness toward them. Then I simply allow them to drift away at their own pace. They are like ugly, but powerless, little trolls. They can have no control over me other than what I give them. So I work to accept them... with compassion...

[healingme4me]

Sometimes, acknowledging in the moment, when it's inopportune to sit with it due to circumstances, allows you to realize what it is that brings the emotion, then sitting with it later is an option. Because certain situations call for non reaction. I take a moment to take a breath and acknowledge sometimes. The important thing, I guess, as far as doing it 'right'(?) Is acknowledgement.


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