Meditation

Controlling our emotions can be difficult at times. We know they arise unconsciously…but does that mean we are at the mercy of them? There are times our emotions do get the best of us. However, there are tools to help us maintain equilibrium and to react to...

What AM I feeling?

The first step in managing emotions is determining what, in fact, we are actually feeling. Emotions create physical sensations and reactions; interestingly, dissimilar emotions often evoke the same response. For example, anxiety and excitement are much alike in...

Managing Our Emotions

While emotions arise unconsciously, are natural responses to stimuli, and are neither positive or negative, it is helpful to learn to manage them. When our emotions run rampant, they can affect our relationships and our careers. Our emotions have a direct impact on...

What Are Emotions?

What are emotions? Are emotions different from feelings? No, they are one and the same. Emotions are not consciously controlled and arise from the limbic system.The limbic system is thought to be an early, primitive part of the brain’s development.This primitive...