Finding Your Emotional Flow: The Art of Reacting and Resetting

Your emotional being can be represented by a calmly moving flow of water. Ever flowing and ever changing, it is peaceful when moving at a rate that offers fresh water and a gentle flow—steady and even. At times, outside elements can affect this flow, causing it to become rough and tumultuous. The stream has no choice but to react; it cannot decide to remain calm, as it simply responds to its environment.

You, however, have the choice and do not have to be affected. This may not always be in your best interest. Allow the body to react and release returning to natural flow. Noticing things that disturb you can lead to a rougher flow, but it does not have to become tumultuous or create real havoc in your life or the lives of others. The body possesses an innate ability to self-regulate, which operates on a cellular and amoebic level. Yes, you may react, but it is essential to return to a calm state, your neutral state. Like the sting of a bee on your skin, the discomfort can be acknowledged and then removed, allowing you to return to your regular state.

If the energy of your built-up tensions within your physical being is not addressed, the banks of your emotional reservoir could overflow, and the rush of the stream may cause damage to both itself and those around you. You can respond to this energy and release it. React, but also reset. You are not meant to have no feelings or reactions; that is what makes you human. However, returning to your natural state of flow is your neutral. Anything else is akin to pressing both the accelerator and the brakes at the same time. This not only wreaks havoc on your tires but can also burn out your engine.

So, if something bothers you, let it out and release it. Holding it in is equivalent to applying the brakes while the engine is revving. Remember to react and reset for optimal running conditions.