Technology has evolved beyond our comprehension. Today we’re connected like no other time in history. Through our phones, the Internet, and social media we’re aware of each other and our every daily experiences from the mundane to life changing events. While technology continues to evolve at an astounding pace, our emotional ways of being have not kept up.We’re still reacting to each other in similar ways as we’ve always done. Our intolerance patterns really haven’t changed … [Read more...]
How To Be A Compassionate Listener
Depending on your family or cultural norms, stuffing your emotions can be the proper way to behave; there might be great pressure to prevent you from allowing your emotions to flow. When you freeze your emotions long enough, it can be hard to get in touch with how you really feel, and this creates another set of challenges. Eventually, these emotions need to be released. Many times they can be out of proportion to what is occurring. If you notice yourself emotionally over-reacting to a … [Read more...]
Are Your Feeling Out of Control?
We all have periods in our lives where it feels like we’re emotionally out of control. It’s as if our emotions are running the show and others are responsible for how they play out. We’re simply at the mercy of our emotions. We are their victim. If you recognize this happening in your life, try grounding your emotions. Being accountable for your own emotional reactivity is tricky business. What do you do when the emotions just seem to overwhelm you and you don’t want to be reactive? You … [Read more...]