The differing emotions that you feel about your family could cause your emotions to fluctuate today. While there are definitely some things that you might be inclined to feel subjective about, perhaps this would be a good time for you to simply name your unpredictable emotions instead of giving into or experiencing them fully. Feelings can be capricious and they might not represent how you really feel. Should you begin to feel moody, you might take a deep breath and note what you are feeling -- sad, angry, or happy -- and then just let it pass with each deepening breath you take. If you can allow your emotions to flow without becoming attached to them, you might find it easier to react to the things that are happening around you today.

Recognizing that our feelings have the tendency to come and go lets us respond to them in healthier ways. Our emotions can be highly charged where our family is concerned, and this can make it seem like we are on an emotional roller-coaster. Just knowing that this has a tendency to occur, however, helps us focus on something that is stable, something that can ground us, such as our breath. Each breath gives our minds a point of focus and brings calming and neutral energy into our being, allowing us to see that our emotions are simply a reflection of our mind. By using your breath to ground you, you will be able to cope with the undulations of your feelings with greater equanimity today.