The truth is, we are not our emotions. They just pop up as they wish, without our permission and there is nothing to do about it. But, as they cause us suffering or discomfort, we generally attempt to resist or suppress them .
But, this does not work, because we don't have the power to suppress our emotions. And as we resist them, they persist. Our emotions have their own life, not dependant of our will. What to do then to get out of their influence to us? How to deal with them so that we don't suffer anymore and be free?
First, don't try to resist your emotions. Because as you know it, what you resist persist. Second, realize that your emotions are not your ennemies, but messengers with something special to reveal you, if you listen. As long as you haven't got the message, they will keep poping up, endlessly.
For your awareness, know that the main message your emotions of fear, worry, anxiety or frustration bring you is this:
You are in danger, or threatened by something that has the power to harm you!
That is the main message of your emotions, coming from the subconscious. But, is it true?
No!
Why?
Just because, you are not there. Who you are is not the body. You are spirit, living safely in God, where your real home is. So, nothing whatsoever can ever threaten you!
Therefore, when your emotions pop up, welcome them as you'd do with a good friend of yours that bring you an important message. Then, after listening to them quietly, reassure them kindly and lovingly that you are safe in God. No danger or threat. There is nothing to fear or worry about, and that all is well.
Remember, the only person you have to control or master is yourself, not people, events or circumstances. They just pop up as they wish, and emotions related to them bubble up almost instantly.
What you have to control then, is your reaction. That is all that matters, and nothing else. You cannot have control over people, events and circumstances. Accept everything with unconditional love, without resistance, just because what is, is.
You don't have to follow the course of events or circumstances. Just be still, let them be, observe them as they come and go without any atachment. That is, let anger be, let worry be, let anxiety be, let fear be. Lovingly listen to them and reassure them, before releasing them.
As you may realize, all the process of life is about you and your relationships with everything else including people, events, circumstances and all the emotions and feelings generated from them. That's what is called life.
Think about them and...
...Stay synchronized.
