From my experience as a therapist, I have discovered, with fascination, how emotions work. Before analyzing the primary emotion predominant in the case of the flu—anger—I would like to share with you a perspective on how emotions function.
We never experience just one emotion; they are often layered, hiding behind one another. For instance, behind helplessness, there is almost always anger, followed by disappointment, resignation, and others. This is not a fixed order, but rather an example.
All emotions express an absolute truth about a current situation or an older issue that affects the psyche. It is important to understand that every emotion, even those that seem irrational, conveys a truth about something: an old trauma, a forgotten memory, a physical imbalance, or a reaction to a present situation. “All emotions are true.” However, this does not mean that all emotions are correct.
Think of it this way: some emotions can drive you to react impulsively—toward others or even toward yourself. They can bring old beliefs or judgments to the surface, ones you might not have been aware of, or make you long for something or someone that might not be beneficial for you.
In conclusion, it is not advisable to follow your emotions blindly. Your task is to accept them, explore them, and view them from different perspectives. Sometimes, it is enough just to accept and release them.
At the Institute of Well-Being, our goal is to provide you with practical tools to work with your emotions. When we succeed in detaching from discouraging emotional attitudes and behaviors, we create a sacred, personal space where the truth of our emotions can emerge and be accepted.
Healing comes through acceptance and release. Avoiding repetition comes from the understanding gained. When your ego—which is necessary, and I do not dismiss its importance—realises there is no danger and that you are safe, emotional reactions will no longer repeat themselves.
Each month, we will explore the dominant emotion or emotions underlying the prevalent health issues of the period, influenced by the specifics of the time and the BaZi monthly chart. I hope this initiative resonates with you, and I encourage you to share your thoughts and feedback.
In the next article, we will discuss anger—a powerful emotion that lies behind many health-related manifestations. We will examine how anger can arise either before or after states such as fear or helplessness and the impact it has on our emotional and physical balance.
I look forward to your suggestions and hearing how helpful you find this approach in our journey toward transformation and achieving well-being.