“Ride the wave” is a surfing phrase we’ve all heard. People say this when they’re encouraging someone to lean into whatever is happening, especially when it’s difficult. In life, we have plenty of waves that come our way, and there is an art to learning when and how to ride those waves. The art of […]
How to “feel your feelings” and better understand your emotions
Have you ever been told to “feel your feelings” and had no idea what the person was talking about? Because obviously you’re feeling your feelings, how else would we know it’s a feeling, right? But how often do you allow yourself to fully process the feelings you’re having, versus finding something else to focus on […]
Thinking of Emotions as Signals: Understanding Hard Emotions
As Autumn approaches and the busy days of summer vacations and activities come to a halt, we have natural opportunities to slow down and listen to the signals that arise in our daily lives. These signals include what emotions we’re experiencing and how they’re manifesting in our bodies. Many of us don’t often think about […]
Experience the Emotion, Don’t Become Hooked on a Feeling
2,000 years ago, Plato wrote, “All learning has an emotional base,” and since then scientists, educators, and philosophers have worked to prove or disprove the importance of feelings. The common thought has been for years that, “Emotions are in the way; they keep us from making good decisions, and they keep us from focusing.” More […]