Have you ever noticed that emotions and physical well-being are closely related? When I’m upset emotionally, I get sick to my stomach, tired, headaches, shakiness—you name it. Emotions can also affect weightloss, sleep, skin complexion, and many other physical concerns.
Everybody has negative emotions—it’s part of being human. Sometimes we can choose not to let circumstances get us down, but the truth is, we are still affected. Perhaps it’s better to address the emotions that come rather than deny them.
One of the best ways of dealing with negative emotions for me is through music. I am not the world’s greatest piano player, but I love to play in my living room just the same. Playing the piano calms me and helps me to escape from difficult emotions. Music has a way of creating good, healthy emotions.
Other forms of art are therapeutic too. I love to paint—wall murals, mostly. It’s relaxing and invigorating to pick up a brush and slather the walls with a bold and interesting picture. Sometimes the picture doesn’t work out and I have to start over, but the calm emotion works out every time.
There are many ways to counter bad emotions—kisses from my children, hugs, praying, smelling flowers, watching a chick-flick, shopping (for some), planning a vacation, rereading a good book…the list really could go on and on. We might not have the power to stop negative emotions from springing up unexpectedly, but we can fight them. And overcome them.
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