I once had a student spill the beans after class – yoga was turning her into a feelings factory, and she wasn't sure she was ready for the emotional rollercoaster. We both shared a knowing nod, a sigh, and maybe a cringe. Yep, been there, felt that.
We dived deep into how embracing every emotion, the good, the bad, and the ugly, is like choosing the full-color life experience over a black-and-white snoozefest. It's about taking the plunge into the pool of intensity and letting the emotions wash over you, from the heart-wrenching lows to the soul-lifting highs.
In another heart-to-heart with a friend, amidst a storm of emotions, I wished for a dial on my feelings volume. But she saw it differently – those intense feels are what make me, me. Again, nodding, sighing, and probably grimacing. Yeah, I get it.
Letting myself feel every emotion to the max has been a wild ride – from ugly crying on the bathroom floor to tears of joy in unexpected moments, from deep conversations that leave us both in tears to belly laughs that hurt so good. Each emotion brought me fully alive, from the heart-warming hugs to the tear-jerking surprises from friends.
So, if you're ready to dive into the deep end of emotions, share your own 'Feeling All the Feels' tale. Let's embrace the whole emotional rainbow and choose to live life to the fullest.
Jennifer J. Grove
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