What are suppressed emotions and how can we notice when we have them.

I love to use this analogy, so here we go!

Have you ever went and got your car cleaned. Afterwards you feel accomplished for completing a chore, your car smells fresh, and you ready to take on the day. You stop for a soft drink at a gas station. You get your favorite kind, get back in your car, and all sudden you spill your drink. Your initial reaction might be to start cursing, yelling, feeling irritated, or becoming frustrated. All the sudden you went from feeling accomplished to feeling like your day has went from great to awful in seconds. However an hour to two hours later you are not still irritated about that spilt drink. You have moved on with your day. Well this is an example of how emotions should flow. Emotions are meant to move like waves when processed in a healthy ways. They come and go often lasting for a brief period of time.

Now keep that analogy in mind. Can you recall thinking of a memory in life when you were hurt and it brings you unrest, irritability, anger, shame, blame. You might find yourself thinking of the memory and start ruminating, creating a cinema movie that could win an Oscar . If you can relate to this then there are unresolved emotions, emotions that are stuck. When emotions become stuck it stunts emotional maturity, skews our perception of ourselves, others, and the way we view the world.

A great way to explore feelings is finding a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings. Allowing yourself the ability to grieve and heal. Letting go of the false beliefs and embracing your TRUTH!