I have a hard time writing when I feel overwhelmed and I get overwhelmed when I feel anxious or fearful or sad. One of the things I've learned and taught in our Bible study/DBT group is that feelings are tellling us something. Like if run after dark and I feel anxious as I turn down my favorite deserted road, my feeling is telling me there might be danger running here after dark. I have squelched and buried my feelings for so many years that it's hard to remember this simple idea.
I'm pushing myself to make more time for rewriting my book which is also requiring me to feel some emotions I'd rather avoid. As I was cleaning out my book shelf today I found a little pamplet I got from treatment called, "Learning to Live with Emotions." I don't see anything as a coincidence anymore so I figure God is pushing me to work on understanding my emotions. So, if I remember this week I'm going to blog about emotions...mine in particular and use some of the skills I learned in my DBT group to deal with and understand them. Right now I'm feeling rushed because I need to leave for work in 10 minutes and I'm halfway done cleaning my room which means there are things everywhere and I need to change and brush my teeth and eat something...maybe not in that order. I hope in my rummaging around to recognize some of my emotions you become more aware or find some of your own. I've heard they make for a more fulfullling life. And if you already have this nailed down, be sure to help a friend. I get redirected almost daily by my friends helping me read and respond to my emotions. Thanks friends!
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