Layers Of Feeling

Layers Of Feeling by [Madisyn Taylor]( Passive aggression is most often wielded by those who feel powerless and want to avoid their own true feelings. Many people are taught from a young age to suppress feelings commonly regarded as negative, such as anger, resentment, fear, and sorrow. Those who cannot or will not express these emotions tend to engage in passive-aggressive behaviors that provide them with a means of redirecting their feelings. Passive aggression can take many forms: People who feel guilty saying "no" may continually break their promises because they couldn't say no when they meant it. Others will substitute snide praise for a slur to distance themselves from the intense emotions they feel. More often than not, such behavior is a cry for help uttered by those in need of compassion and gentle guidance. When we recognize passive-aggressive patterns in the behavior of others, we should never allow ourselves to be drawn into a struggle for power. Passive aggression is most often wielded by those who feel powerless in the face of what they perceive as negative emotions because they hope to avoid confronting their true feelings. They feel they are in control because they do not display overt emotion and often cannot understand how they have alienated their peers. If someone close to us shows signs of frustration or annoyance but claims nothing is amiss, we can point out that their tone of voice or gestures are communicating a different message and invite them to confide in us. When we feel slighted by a backhanded compliment, it is important that we calmly explain how the jibe made us feel and why. And when an individual continually breaks their promises, we can help them understand that they are free to say no if they are unwilling to be of service. As you learn to detect passive aggression, you may be surprised to see a hint of it in yourself. Coping with the natural human tendency to veil intense emotions can be as simple as reminding yourself that expressing your true feelings is healthy. The emotions typically regarded as negative will frequently be those that inspire you to change yourself and your life for the better, whereas passive-aggressive behavior is a means of avoiding change. When you deal constructively with your feelings, you can put them behind you and move forward unencumbered by unexplored emotion. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Live A Sweet Life Without Sugar]( by Jacqui Justice Do you crave sweets on a daily basis? Although it might not be easy at first, the process of cutting back on sugar is way more simple than you think. Our consumption of sugar grows yearly and has been linked to most chronic health issues today (diabetes, heart disease, pain and inflammation, and some cancers), not to mention poor dental health, obesity, and premature aging of the skin. This course is not about depriving yourself of the foods you love. Instead, it's about increasing your awareness of the sugar in your diet and our food supply and then helping you make healthier choices that are just as satisfying. It's about eating in a way that balances your blood sugar, eliminates cravings, and gives you natural energy so that you are easily able to "just say no" to refined sugar--the most addictive food on Earth. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 2. [Fit and Fierce Over 40]( 3. [Go Sleeveless in 14 Days]( 4. [21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge]( 5. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 6. [How to Communicate Like a Buddhist]( 7. [21 Day Low Impact Body Blast]( 8. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 9. [21 Day Beginner Yoga]( 10. [No-Squat Booty Workout]( New Courses • [Sleek and Strong Calves in 10 Days]( • [Yoga Stretches for Beginners]( • [Radical Boundaries]( • [Gorgeous Youthful You in 21 Days]( > [More Courses]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Home]( | [Inspiration]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( | [Gift Shop]() [Email Settings]( | [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Help/FAQ]( © 2019 DailyOM - All Rights Reserved No portion of this site can be reprinted without express permission. Subscribed as {NAME}[at]gmail.com (1276706) [1]