emotions

How often are we permitted to feel outwardly? Not to mention to even show our feelings. When we emote, are we signaling to others that we're weak? Is it ok to feel what we feel?

My lecturer said, "Emotion is energy in motion..." It is a physical reaction. We do actually feel something moving within our body. And I do subscribe to this idea. For example, when I feel angry, I can sense that there is a feeling of chemicals surging upwards to my head. Therefore, we ought to be aware of our own feelings. But having the control over it is another matter.

But, how often when we see someone else grieving over their loss and we tip-toed around them as though if we address this feeling, we're actually helping to destroy their safe haven? Yes, I do admit that we ourselves will feel uncomfortable when facing these situations but are we helping our friends in this case? But grieving is a process. The longer we ignore it,probably the longer we'll stay in its phases or we might not even reach the stage of accepting the loss and live our lives as we want to be.

What about anger? Is it ok to feel angry? Emotion in general are neutral of any moralities. It is when a person dwell on it and when it goes on to become hostile and aggressive that it is unacceptable.

Emotions are natural. Be aware of it, and deal with it.