Emotions

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Experiencing intense emotions (ex. fear, guilt, anger), along with physical and/or bodily sensations, is totally normal. Yes, even the Pope experiences fear and anger. It's important that one has the tools necessary to deal with these emotions in a healthy fashion, so they don't become strongholds

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Excellent advice from Dr. Gail Brenner, as to what one can do when experiencing a strong / intense emotion:

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1.  Focus your conscious mind faculty on a few, slow, deep breaths

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2.  Focus your conscious mind faculty on the physical sensations in your body that you’re experiencing. Love them like your children and welcome them like a long lost friend.

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3.  Focus your conscious mind faculty in the peaceful field of simply being present and aware (i.e. what am I seeing, hearing, touching, tasting, or smelling)

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Christians can add two more steps to the above recommendations for emotions of fear

 

4. Use the conscious mind faculty to gently proclaim scripture truth: "I, conscious mind, Holy Spirit, and Soul, don't worry about life, my body, or tomorrow". (Gospel of Matthew)

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5. Use the conscious mind faculty to give (cast) the care (anxiety) to God: "God, this care's yours, thanks for taking it". (1 Peter 5:7)

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Sample video from Dr. Gail Brenner

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Video on the 'Welcoming Prayer Practice', a practice that's is proven and effective in handling intense or upsetting emotions

 

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If intense emotions are something you struggle with, we strongly recommend the teachings and resources of Dr. Gail Brenner: https://gailbrenner.com/archives/?showall=1

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