Name It and Claim It

Name It and Claim It Whatever the nature of your feelings, carefully define the reaction taking place within you. Our feelings can sometimes present a very challenging aspect of our lives. We experience intense emotions without understanding precisely why and consequently find it difficult to identify the solutions that will soothe our distressed minds and hearts. Yet it is only when we are capable of naming our feelings that we can tame them by finding an appropriate resolution. We retake control of our personal power by becoming courageous enough to articulate, out loud and concisely, the essence of our emotions. Our assuming ownership of the challenges before us in this way empowers us to shift from one emotional state to another -- we can let go of pain and upset because we have defined it, examined the effect it had on our lives, and then exerted our authority over it by making it our own. By naming our feelings, we claim the right to divest ourselves of them at will. As you prepare to acknowledge your feelings aloud, gently remind yourself that being specific is an important part of exercising control. Whatever the nature of your feelings, carefully define the reaction taking place within you. If you are afraid of a situation or intimidated by an individual, try not to mince words while giving voice to your anxiety. The precision with which you express yourself is indicative of your overall willingness to stare your feelings in the face without flinching. Naming and claiming cannot always work in the vacuum of the soul. There may be times in which you will find the release you desire only by admitting your feelings before others. When this is the case, your ability to outline your feelings explicitly can help you ask for the support, aid, or guidance you need without becoming mired in the feelings that led you to make such an admission in the first place. When you have moved past the apprehension associated with expressing your distressing feelings out loud, you may be surprised to discover that you feel liberated and lightened. This is because the act of making a clear connection between your circumstances and your feelings unravels the mystery that previously kept you from being in complete control of your emotional state. To give voice to your feelings, you must necessarily let them go. In the process, you naturally relax and rediscover your emotional equilibrium. [PRINT]( [SAVE]( [DISCUSS]( --------------------------------------------------------------- DailyOM Course Spotlight [Yoga Stretches for Beginners]( by Nuria Reed Are you new to yoga or looking for great stretching techniques to incorporate into any fitness routine? Namaste, you are in the right place! In this course, yoga instructor Nuria Reed teaches restorative poses for gently building strength, stamina, and relieving muscle tightness. These empowering classes will help keep your mind, body, and spirit healthy and vital for a lifetime. By the end of this transformative program, you'll look and feel amazing. [Learn More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. [No Sit-Up Abs Workout]( 2. [Aging Gracefully with Ballet]( 3. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( 4. [The 2 Week Fascia Miracle]( 5. [Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days]( 6. [Clearing Physical and Emotional Clutter]( 7. [Chair Yoga for Healing, Strength and Mobility]( 8. [Toned Inner Thighs in 13 Days]( 9. [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( 10. [Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain]( New Courses • [Finding Peace in a Noisy Mind]( • [Heal Your Soul by Letting Go of Emotional Addiction]( > [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]