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Post by estrela5 on Dec 16, 2009 18:45:07 GMT -8
What does it mean to take care of myself emotionally? I recognize when I'm feeling angry, and I accept that feeling without shame or blame.
I recognize when I'm feeling hurt, and I accept those feelings without attempting to punish the source of my pain. I recognize and feel fear when that emotion presents itself.
I allow myself to feel happiness, joy, and love when those emotions are available. Taking care of myself means I've made a decision that it's okay to feel.
Taking care of my emotions means I allow myself to stay with the feeling until it's time to release it and go on to the next one.
I recognize that sometimes my feelings can help point me toward reality, but sometimes my feelings are deceptive. They are important, but I do not have to let them control me. I can feel, and think too.
I talk to people about my feelings when that's appropriate and safe.
I reach out for help or guidance if I get stuck in a particular emotion.
I'm open to the lessons my emotions may be trying to teach me. After I feel, accept, and release the feeling, I ask myself what it is I want or need to do to take care of myself.
Taking care of myself emotionally means I value, treasure, explore, and cherish the emotional part of myself.
Today, I will take care of myself emotionally. I will be open to, and accepting of, the emotional part of myself and other people. I will strive for balance by combining emotions with reason, but I will not allow intellect to push the emotional part of myself away.
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Post by vee25 on Jan 15, 2010 6:22:23 GMT -8
Wow, this is so helpful! I'm just coming to terms with allowing myself to feel my emotions and at the moment its painful because i've just come out of a toxic relationship and i'm in withdrawal. I'm so grateful to have found an amazing sponsor to help me work the 12 steps of slaa and i've been able to make the outreach calls daily to talk about how i'm feeling- so amazing. God is really taking good care of me and i have surrendered to his will and love today. Vee
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