#emotional awareness

[classycookiexo]

THIS

[autisticmind]

It's especially sad to me, how apparently common it is for some people to think autistic/neurodivergent people are lying or trying to manipulate them when they're actually being radically honest— it's just "too" honest for them to identify or accept.

It's sad that their honesty is considered "radical" relative to neurotypical society, when it would in nearly all cases be healthier and better for everyone to be more open and honest with each other.

[professionalkinkshaming]

Therapy speak isn't making anyone more selfish, but it is giving the most selfish and inconsiderate of us some really mature sounding and harder-to-refute justifications for the same shitty behaviors they've always had

[basicallyanotherwitchesthing]

Goldie Lipson - Beyond Yoga - Jove/HBJ - 1970

[loveyourlovelysoul]

Emotional maturity (which depends on how our developmental needs were met in our forming days and the example we got from our caregivers) has nothing to do with our age: we can understand we don't feel emotional mature and start working on it at any age.

Our emotionally immature self You may realize you feel discomfort when expressing emotions, tend to neglect them or label them as unimportant; you feel highly defensive; you have an hard time tolerating others' opinions and blame them when things go wrong; you tend to shut down or lash out in conflicts or even avoid them completely (people pleasing); you may lack communication skills and openness about problems; you try to over explain yourself in fear of being misunderstood; you generally react as passive aggressive... you basically have an hard time sitting with your emotions and trying to understand them and regulate them.

Our emotionally mature self Listen to others' opinions even if you don't agree or don't understand them (you don't have to agree with someone to tolerate their point of views, we are all different); recognize when you get triggered by something or someone (we act more immature when we're triggered, as we experience a regression to our trauma) so to take a step back: you don't answer/make decisions until you've calmed down; remember empathy is the ability of putting yourself into someone else's shoes, so imagining to feel and experience something more close to someone else's point of view may help you realize what they are feeling/thinking (feeling or thinking exactly the same is impossible, but taking a look from a different perspective is of help); again take a pause before reacting, give yourself space to think about your answer and make a proper and informed conscious choice (it may help reduce regrets too); remember there are multiple realities and none has to be more accurate, correct or perfect than another as they're all different: our reality is made by our own perspective, and same for anyone else (none of each is wrong or invalidated by the other one existing).

[kellymagovern]

[x]

[elijahgilbert]

Today is a day to feel

Hopeful

Positive

Strong

Ambitious

Confident

Happy

[ty-bayonet-betteridge]

thats... interesting

[traiciontrauma]

[fee15pace]

Inner Harmony as a Natural Way to Cope with Challenges

Modern life is often filled with stress, emotional turmoil, and the relentless pursuit of results. In this chaos, harmony becomes not just a desirable state but also a powerful tool for navigating difficulties. Inner harmony is more than just a sense of calm—it’s a natural way to manage emotions and stress, accessible to everyone.

Harmony Within: A Balance Between Inner and Outer Worlds

Harmony is the balance between your inner world and external circumstances. It doesn’t require artificial methods or complicated practices. Instead, it unfolds through awareness and acceptance of yourself and everything happening around you.

When you are in harmony with yourself, you approach life’s challenges with ease. You neither suppress your emotions nor run from them—you experience them naturally. This state reduces reactivity to external irritants, allowing you to maintain mental clarity even in difficult situations.

The Practice of Shifting Attention to the Present Moment

Stress often arises from thoughts about the past or future—regrets, anxieties, and expectations. Shifting your attention to the present moment is the key to reclaiming inner peace.

Pause and notice what is happening right now. Take a deep breath, feel your breath moving in and out, and sense your body and its connection to the surrounding space. This simple method calms the mind and brings you back to the here and now, where stress loses its grip.

Emotional Awareness: Feel, Experience, Let Go

Emotions are a natural part of life, but they become a source of suffering when we try to suppress or cling to them. Emotional awareness teaches us to feel our emotions without resistance.

When you experience negative emotions, avoid labeling them as “good” or “bad.” Simply acknowledge their presence, notice where they manifest in your body, and allow yourself to fully experience them. By observing an emotion without trying to change or eliminate it, it naturally fades, freeing you from its hold.

Creating "Islands of Calm" in Daily Life

In the chaos of daily life, it’s important to have your own “islands of calm”—intentional moments for rest and restoration.

Morning rituals: Start your day with gratitude or a few minutes of meditation.

Silent moments: Take a few minutes during the day to disconnect from external noise and sit in silence.

Walks in nature: Connecting with nature helps restore inner balance.

Simple pleasures: A cup of tea, a favorite book, or music can

[theclearstateofthemind]

Personal Reminder

Your inner purpose must lie within yourself. Never let yourself to leave it in the hands and in the life of someone else cause if the person leaves, you'll be the one collecting the crumbles of your soul. And finding yourself again in this chaos will be a hard task.

Be your own light and let it brighten others, but never place it outside yourself cause chanches are you will be left in the dark.

[classycookiexo]

[brainspiraling]

I am tired of self-sabotage— mine and others'.

So damn tired, sometimes I feel like I will expire the second I lay down.

[tessaannedesigns]

Changing your mindset can change your life!

💚🖤🤎

[thewritehaven]

"I'm an unbridled river, constantly overflowing my banks and nourishing the lives of those around me. I'm unbound by boundaries, recklessly pouring out my waters until I'm drained, never pausing to replenish myself."

— alterego🪐 {M.J.}

[self-motivationmedia]

“Unspoken feelings are unforgettable.” ~ Andrei Tarkovsky

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