Friday 7 December 2012

Emotions like

...boredom, panic, frustration and insecurity - all negative emotions that if not handled with an open frame of mind, can get in the way of personal growth.The best way to handle such emotions is not to resist them, but to transform them so they can be used effectively.

If such emotions can be felt for what they are and where they come from, we then have the opportunity to use their power for growth. If you find yourself being dragged down by such emotions, ask how you can re-engage with the difficulty by letting it in.

As you enter a cycle of wanting to get good at something the boredom will disappear because now you have a new challenge at hand that raises interest levels. As you begin a regular practice of getting to grips with this process, the panic will subside. Try relax into the challenge.

Frustration can actually be a good thing as it means that you're battling to come to terms with deeper levels of clarity and mastery. And insecurity will eventually be replaced by confidence as your competency (skills, knowledge, attitude) rises to meet the challenge.

When you're engaged with difficult work, it can be useful to check in with your state of consciousness by asking yourself; "Am I tense or relaxed? Am I resisting emotions, or am I letting them in and feeling them fully?"

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