Which emotions are good and which are bad? How do you decide which ones go into which category? Is it because some are fun to feel and some, not so much? Or is it because of how people respond to you when you’re feeling them? Regardless of how your lists were developed, most likely, you have lists. And what I often find is that there seems to be a moral aspect to it. We tell ourselves we should or shouldn’t feel certain things.
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The Anxiety Build
I walked into a waiting room full of people, holding Noah’s hand. “Ok, buddy, we’re going to be waiting a while, would you like to watch videos?” (This is a no-judgement zone, we’re all just doing the best we can here.)
One by one people are being called back and I’m watching the clock. It’s Noah’s first day back to Mother’s Day Out (aka “school”) and he’s going to be late. He’s content, but I feel like my skin is crawling.
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What's In a Name?
Often, if we can just name what we’re feeling, that can be a big step forward in finding an outlet for what we’re feeling.
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An Introduction
Picture it: we’re at a dinner party. The lighting is just right, warm and not overly bright. The centerpieces on the big table are tastefully done and small enough that you don’t have to try to talk around them. Our plates are filled with delicious food and our glasses have been topped off with a delicious red wine. We are all cozy and happy as we dig in to our dinner. Around us, there’s the low rumble of conversations happening, the occasional burst of laughter, silverware clinking against dishes. You and I happen to be sitting across the table from one another and you say, “So, tell me about yourself.”
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