Unleashed Emotions

"Lingering, bottled-up anger never reveals the 'true colors'

of an individual. It, on the contrary, becomes all mixed up,

forms a highly combustible chemical  compound then 

explodes as something very different

than one's natural self."

Criss Jami 

Take a few moments prior to a gathering to align thoughts and actions while adjusting boundaries. The holidays can trigger repressed emotions, so we will be best prepared by deciphering between assertiveness and aggression. We have worked hard at perfecting our voice, and there is no need to remain quiet, but we need to be prepared to gauge responses.

To speak from our heart is important, but we must know just how much we want to reveal and to whom we express it. We can be aware of our body language, monitoring if we are tense and rigid. Has our voice increased in tone and are we certain of the outcome we wish to obtain?

Prior to being in emotionally triggered situations, we can focus on our desire to be respectful and truthful. Just as we wish others to respect our boundaries, we need to be mindful to be aware of his or her boundaries as well. Endeavor to arrive with an open heart and to leave with a loving heart.