Underlying Emotions
When I learned to ride a motorcycle,
I was taught that where the eyes looked, the body and motorcycle would follow.
The lesson was, rather than look at the rock in the middle of the road, look
for the open space, and you will avoid hitting the rock.
This is a lesson we can modify to
fit into our everyday lives. How often do we focus on what we don’t want, only
to see it come into our lives? Then when it happens, we ask ourselves why, as
if we had no role in it coming to fruition. Is there a root to our behavior?
This does not mean we should ignore
certain aspects of our lives. This means we can choose where we place our
attention. Although there will be times when no matter what we try to do, we
still end up hitting the rock. Why is that?
With these thoughts in mind a
conversation with my Inner Voice may add clarity as to why, and where we choose
to place our attention. My questions will be in italics.
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If our focus is important then why
would we choose to hit the rock?
People do not understand the power
of their underlying emotions. Think of your underlying emotions as guiding you along
the path you are on. If you are experiencing your self-love, and are kind to
yourself and others, then your path will be one of love, and compassion. Your
focus will be on the positive aspects of life. You will see and experience many
joyful moments, and feelings of deep love.
If you are bitter about what has
happened to you in your past and feel you must blame others for the current
state of your emotional health, then your underlying emotions have a foundation
of negativity. Life may appear fine, although you may struggle with maintaining
your happiness and keeping a place of inner peace within your consciousness.
Choosing to hit the rock begins
with the state of your underlying emotions. Science teaches that like attracts
like. If you are focused on the negativity you see and feel in life, you will
attract reasons to prove your negative underlying emotions.
We will be drawn to what we focus
on, but it will be determined by our underlying emotions?
If you believe a certain breed of
dog is violent, you will be afraid of this type of dog every time you encounter
them. Your fear is enough to prove your belief, strengthening your underlying
emotion of fear.
It is the same way with the other
experiences in your life. No matter where you place your focus, your underlying
emotions determine the emotional outcome of the situation.
Is there a way we can tell what our
underlying emotions are?
This requires an honest look at
your life. Are you experiencing many joys in your life? Do you go through the
day with a positive attitude? Or, are you always seeing things, and people to
criticize? Is judgement used as a way to make yourself feel better about
yourself? You are looking for the root of the emotions that determine the
outcome of your life. Be honest, with yourself. If you want to live a life
filled with joy, love and happiness, it is important to understand why you
choose to focus on the aspects of life you focus on.
If I hit the rock, I have chosen to
do so? Why would I do that?
Hitting the rock is the result of focusing on what you do not want, yet you choose to do so because you see the rock as an obstacle, and you cannot see the open road beyond. Think of the rock as any negative experience in your life, past or present. Now think of the clear road beyond as the ability to choose love, kindness, and compassion. You can choose either one, but your choice will be influenced by the underlying emotions you hold within you.
How do we shift our underlying
emotions so we can focus on a life filled with love, kindness and compassion?
People will choose to blame others
for the struggles they face. They fail to realize their responsibility for
their own happiness. As long as responsibility is not accepted, then a life of
true happiness will always be elusive. By taking responsibility for your life you
will move toward more positive underlying emotions.
If you want to release the hold
negative underlying emotions have on your life, then it is important to
forgive. Forgive yourself for carrying the burden of any emotional pain you
have endured throughout life. Also forgive yourself for the harsh
self-judgement that comes with carrying this burden, the judgement that says
you should have known better, or you should have done better.
Forgiveness is one way to shifting
your underlying emotions from those that are negative, to ones more loving and
kind. Once the act of true forgiveness has begun, your focus will change and
now you will be able to see the open road ahead, free of emotional obstacles.
Do we have the courage to look
within and identify our underlying emotions?
Let me know what you think, leave a
question, or a comment below, or email me at paulhudonauthor@gmail.com I’m always open to exploring the
conversation further.
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put what we know is right for us aside and succumb to our need for approval.
Yet when we behave this way, there can be regret. Regret we gave away a part of
ourselves for the acceptance of others.
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