In Touch with True Emotions | by Madisyn Taylor So often, emotions that we long to express get stored in our bodies instead. The space where this most often happens is in our bellies. Rather than telling people, our even ourselves, the way we truly feel, we may stuff our true feelings deep inside of us, where they take up space until we are ready to let them go. Stuffing our feelings in our bellies may feel like the "safe" response, since we then don't really have to deal with our emotions. Yet, doing so can actually be detrimental to our emotional well-being and physical health. One way to connect with and release your emotions is to do a focused exercise with your stomach area. Take a moment to center yourself with some deep breathing and quiet meditation, relaxing your body fully and turning off the chatter in your brain. With your right hand on your stomach, tell yourself three times: "Please reveal to me my true emotions." Listen for the answers. Repeat the exercise as many times as you would like, allowing yourself to drop deeper into your body each time. Notice any physical response in the stomach area, whether you have a warm, relaxed feeling in the middle of your body or if you feel tight knots in response to any emotions that do come up. You may even want to write down any answers that come to you. Remember that the body doesn't lie. Releasing our pent up feelings from our bellies can prevent disease and allow us to live more authentic and expressive lives. Sometimes, if too much emotional energy builds up inside of us, a blowout can result that can cause discomfort. You can help to alleviate this compression by doing the same exercise and adding sound to your emotional release. The more guttural the sounds released through your mouth, the more emotions you are likely letting go. Releasing your emotions from your belly doesn't have to be painful and hard; rather, it can be organic and effortless. It's important not to judge whatever comes up for you. We tend to stuff our feelings in our bellies when we are ashamed of them or not ready to express them. There is nothing wrong with having feelings, whatever they may be. You can't help your feelings; if anything, you can help yourself by acknowledging the truth of your emotions so you can set yourself free. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Dan Millman Many of us want to develop a regular exercise routine to relieve stress and feel lighter, clearer, and happier -- if only we could find the time in our busy schedules. Now you can jump-start your day (and your life) with a powerful 4-minute workout that you can enjoy in the comfort and privacy of your home, apartment, or hotel room when traveling. This is the same efficient routine that Dan himself has done each and every day for the past 27 years - at home or on the road. The Peaceful Warrior 4-Minute Workout encourages real and sustainable weight loss and a renewed sense of well-being. You'll feel less stress, more energy, and improve your overall fitness. Its power lies in its simplicity -- because it's brief, easy, and fun, you're far more likely to make it a part of your life. If you haven't found time for regular exercise, the benefits of the 4-minute workout can be dramatic over time. And if you already have an active lifestyle, the workout provides a perfect body-mind warm-up for daily life. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. 21 Day Yoga Body! 2. 8 Week Whole Body Makeover! 3. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 4. Protect Yourself from Control Dramas 5. 21 Day Total Goddess Workout 6. 21 Day Yoga Shred For Men 7. Overcoming Self-Sabotage 8. Heal Yourself with Writing 9. Reinventing The Body, Resurrecting the Soul 10. The Ultimate 7 Day Cleanse
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