On Emotions

MEDITATE

Sometimes negative emotions are like a herd of wild buffalo. Once on a rampage each will follow the other aimlessly running in full throttle . Take control of them or they will dictate every decision you make. If you live to satisfy your emotions, they will surely never repay your generosity.

EXERCISE

Observe and acknowledge the stirrings of your negative feelings throughout the day. Pay attention to how anxiety likes to take a stroll in and out of your mind several times a day; anger likes to pop its dirty little head to catch you off-guard; and envy lives to destroy your happiness. These emotions are invisible, yet harmful and potentially deadly in extreme cases. They are invisible and you cannot imprison them so they don’t hurt you or others, but when you shed light on the shadows in your heart, they no longer have power over you. Most importantly, do not condemn yourself for subconsciously harboring these killers because you are not alone. Simply acknowledge them so you can consciously develop your courage to make a different choice.

May God bless you,
A.C.R.