Summary

The article suggests that the real issue with feelings is not the feelings themselves but our resistance to them, and that embracing all feelings without judgment can lead to a significant shift in our emotional well-being.

Abstract

The article titled "Feelings Are Never a Problem — Resistance to Them Is" emphasizes the transformative idea that our struggle with emotions like anxiety and stress stems not from the feelings themselves but from our resistance to experiencing them. The author posits that by accepting and feeling all emotions without labeling them as good or bad, we can prevent them from becoming persistent issues. The article highlights the safety of all feelings and encourages readers to allow emotions to pass through without attachment to stories or labels that often exacerbate the problem. It suggests that this practice can lead to a world where feelings are no longer problematic. The author invites readers to engage with this approach and shares the possibility of subscribing to a weekly email for further insights.

Opinions

The author believes that resisting feelings is what causes them to be problematic.
It is expressed that fearing, avoiding, or believing certain feelings should not occur is counterproductive.
The author humorously notes that we don't resist positive feelings, which suggests the absurdity of resisting negative ones.
The article conveys that all feelings are inherently safe and that issues arise when we deem some feelings unacceptable.
It is suggested that the act of pushing away feelings is what keeps them present and problematic.
The author advocates for feeling every feeling without resistance or judgment.
The opinion is shared that feelings only become problems when accompanied by a narrative or label.
The author is open to feedback and encourages readers to try embracing their feelings without resistance.
There is an invitation to subscribe to a weekly email for those interested in exploring these ideas further.

Feelings Are Never a Problem — Resistance to Them Is.

This is something I will continue to talk about, because this is life-changing when you see it. This can change the world.

Do you struggle with anxious feelings, stress or other emotions?

What causes a feeling to be a problem?

Resistance to it.

Resisting it.

Fearing it.

Believing it shouldn’t be happening.

Believing feelings are more than just energy, and are about you (they are not).

This is funny when you think about it:

We don’t resist happy feelings.

We just let them float through.

This is why feelings of joy sometimes don’t last very long.

That’s totally OK!

All feelings are perfectly safe. Where we run into issues is when we say that some AREN’T OK, and we don’t want to feel them.

It’s the pushing away that keeps them in place.

So what do do?

Feel every feeling without any resistance.

Let them all come up, and don’t judge them.

No feeling is a problem without a story. Or a label.

Do this often enough, and no feeling will be a problem.

They can never be a problem — we are meant to have them!

I’d love to hear your feedback.

Let go. Just feel. You will be surprised.

Are you curious to try this for yourself?

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Thank you for reading. Feel free to leave a comment or ask a question.