20/05/2022
Emotions are like messengers; they show up to give us a message so we can adjust, learn and apply these to improve our relationships with ourselves and others. They are there to help us survive in the world and live optimally.
Oftentimes, we can get overwhelmed and feel like pushing away the unpleasant emotions (anxiety, grief, shame, sadness, jealousy, anger) and cling on to the pleasant ones (joy, love, happiness, peace). This means we don’t get the message and take on the learnings that they are there to teach.
Every emotion is valid and it's part of the human experience to feel the full range, not just the pleasant ones. However, people have been conditioned to think some emotions are wrong (like being angry or anxious) which can make us feel even worse. If we feel guilty/shame for feeling angry, or like there is something wrong with us for feeling anxious, it results in an even lower emotional state - a quick downward spiral.
No emotion is wrong - it's the actions/reactions in response that matter.
When we suppress our emotions, it means we don't process or release the energy they carry (as you may remember from physics; energy cannot be created or destroyed - only transferred from one form to another). Over time this can result in physical or emotional issues, like pain, fatigue, injury, illness, and insomnia to name a few. The neck, shoulders, and hips/lower back are common areas where we store trapped emotional energy. That's why it's not uncommon for people to feel discomfort/emotional when doing certain hip-opening yoga poses, or when receiving a massage.
Reiki can help release stored energy blockages to allow your body to return to a state of relaxation, which can help it heal from damage brought on by stress, trauma, injury, or disease.
✨ Do something today that your future self will thank you for ✨
