Your emotional barometer

Our emotions are a gift to us. They inform us of our current state of being and assist in directing us into action. There are a finite number of emotions and each one of them affects our vibrational level which contributes to attracting that which we desire. The same incident can elicit very different emotions from those involved. The loss of a job may bring about feelings of panic and despair, while for another it may be a source of relief based on one's satisfaction in the position. The end of a marriage may be emotionally painful for one partner and freeing for the other. The important aspect of this is to feel the feelings and then decide what needs to happen next. The decision may come in the form of accepting that there is a loss and going through the grieving process or planning a celebration to acknowledge a transition or accomplishment. Your emotions are there to serve you and are always available for you to check in on where you are with them. The good news is that specific emotions do not have to be permanently etched into our lives. Emotions pass and we move on. Feeling is part of who we are. It is when we stuff them or ignore them that we run into problems. Where are you on your emotional barometer today?