A Sense of Relief

 

"Unexpressed emotions will never die.  

They are buried alive and will come

forth later in uglier ways."

Sigmund Freud

Attention is required for each of our multi-faceted parts as they are vastly different and require individual nurturing and assistance.  We have a tendency to down play or minimize our weaker elements and focus our energy on our obvious strengths.  

We are constantly told to forget the past or to not dwell in the past; but as an infection, a cankerous emotional sore, although avoided, continues to fester.  It may build until it can no longer be contained and explode in a totally inappropriate setting.  When repressed, an emotional wound can impair body, mind, and spirit.  

If we grab a journal or a paint brush, we can ask ourselves what am I feeling?  Through pen or brush, we can portray what is buried beneath our kindheartedness without digging into the actual past.  Stick with what is being felt and be curious as to what would make this area be healthier.  We don't have to relive the past in order to experience a sense of relief.