Despite our best efforts, we don’t get to choose when, where, or how much we experience painful emotions. Intense feelings like hurt, frustration, sorrow, anger, fear, guilt, and shame can be triggered by all kinds of things – sometimes even our own failures and mistakes. Emotional pain is an unavoidable part of life which is… Read More
We would not be human without emotions. They are essential to our survival. Without them it’s almost impossible to communicate, maintain relationships, and navigate many of the challenges we face. Our emotions allow us to recognize situations in our environment that we need to address and can provide us with the motivation to take action.… Read More
