#thelanguageofemotions

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Beyond sculptures and symphonies, beyond great works and masterpieces is the greater, finer at of creating a conscious life. Genius appears everywhere, but never so magnificently as in a life will lived. - Karla McLaren #thelanguageofemotions #emotions #magnifique #magnificent #genius #everywhere #melaninmonday #MelaninMoonDay (at Wilson, North Carolina)

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Apathy and Boredom

Apathy and boredom are very common emotions today.  Influencing our choices, relationships and even down to our morals.   

   They are responsible for billion dollar industries such as video games, television, movies, smart phones, computers and many other distraction devises; fast food, fast service, quick fix diets and schemes.   If that is not enough to manipulate or turn off your psyche, there are plenty of mind-altering drugs that can also do the job.  They are responsible for the never-ending need for something new and shiny, bigger and better.  It is an endless chase that can leave you broke and empty at the end of the day.  

  They affect our relationships with one another, causing a loss in a deeper connection.  Without the ability to care fully and deeply about each other, we focus on physical attributes that make us feel better about ourselves, not engaging in the deeper meaning to our relationships.   We become obsessive about our ideal partner and sabotage what we do have in place of the perfect body, car, job, and so it goes.  Without that deeper connection, it is nearly impossible for a relationship to stand against stretch marks, hair loss, breakdowns and all the surprises life has to throw at you.

  Apathy also holds the key to letting go and shutting down, not letting the news get to you or an argument you had earlier that day.  Sometimes it is all we can do to make it through the day, to recharge and build strength for the days to come.  Stresses, anxiety, grief, sadness and an array of many different emotions, if not managed properly, can become immensely hard to handle and overwhelming.  Apathy is like a buffer to the body to help stabilize the psyche for survival, to get you through tormenting emotions. 

  If we can designate time and space to honour our apathy and be in flow, we will have the energy to dig deeper, love and spend quality time experiencing life at a more meaningful level.

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Anger

Anger is a very important part of who we are as our authentic selves.  You can trust that your anger will tap you on the shoulder or come barreling in as a threat is pointed in your direction. Its sensations and messages help keep our heart and soul protected and honoured, if we act on them with truth and dignity. 

  If you turn off your anger, or try to avoid it, it will start to build up in your psyche and unleash its self on some poor unfortunately soul that bumped you in line, by accident.  It could also result in more serious affects like depression and addiction; it will find you in one form or another.  On the flip side, if your anger takes over, with no control, it could results in rage, causing harm to others and your self.

   These messages and sensations come fully equipped with information and are important to listen to and interpret carefully.  Your anger maybe set off through a touchy subject unintentionally, it is important to understand and think about what you need to explore within your self and what old wounds could use some attention and healing.   If you can take these messages as useful and not react in defence, a lot of growth and learning can occur.

   When someone is being treated unjust, anger is that motivation to stand up for what you believe in and find justice. It is important for our society to all have a healthy dose of anger to speak up and unite for the greater good, with out being destructive by rioting or passive like a herd of sheep. 

   Anger is a bird of prey watching and waiting to protect its territory and restore what has been taken.  Resting quietly and obediently on your shoulder, waiting to be of service.  Your bird will serve you with trust, dignity and honour in exchange for appreciation, recognition and guidance. 

Close your eyes and visualize a bubble extending all around you at arms length. This is your personal boundary.  Now feel your anger extending out of you and illuminating the entire bubble with heat and light.  When you find yourself bottled up with anger it important to expel it from your body without hurling it out at others, this visualization can help and you can use it when ever you need it.

(study of Karla Mclarens' 'Language of Emotions')

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Do you truly understand how each and every emotion serves you?  Why must anger arise in us? Boredom, depression, apathy?  To the common brain we would see these emotions and think of them as negative and unwanted...but they are part of us and are here to help and make us whole.