98. Quick Encouragement: Dealing w/ Emotions Can Be Such A Challenge, Especially Within Christian Culture. Learning To Process Our Feelings In Helpful Ways Is Key, But So Difficult At Times

<p>Hi friends!</p> <p>This is a short encouraging episode. I hope it brings you some peace, especially if you struggle with feeling all the 'big feelings' at times!--You are not alone! </p> <p>I'm learning that sometimes my feelings are guides and indicators of what's going on deep inside me. And sometimes, I feel all "the feelings" because maybe I ate something that didn't agree with my body or I didn't get enough sleep.</p> <p>We're complex beings, but we were created this way--so I'm learning to honor even the things that drive me nutty about myself. ;) I hope you are too. :)</p> <p>Here's a poem a friend just shared with me, two verses, and a song that's encouraging me this week.</p> <p>Poem: "The Guest House" by Rumi</p> <p>This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival.</p> <p>A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor.</p> <p>Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight.</p> <p>The dark thought, the shame, the malice. Meet them at the door laughing and invite them in.</p> <p>Be grateful for whatever comes. Because each has been sent as a guide from beyond.</p> <p>Verses: Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.” Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart.”</p> <p>Song: “Head To The Heart” by United Pursuit: <a href='https://youtu.be/kd2hTEYg00g'>YouTube</a> // <a href='https://open.spotify.com/track/53LcankShhZrR40AedT26x?si=3vUvajdjQ0643CbvZXb9Aw'>Spotify</a> // <a href='https://music.apple.com/us/album/head-to-the-heart-live/1456645539?i=1456645543'>iTunes</a></p> <p>🌟If you love listening to this Podcast, you will LOVE the community we are building in The Feel Better Journey program, and I'd love to have you join our next round! --Be the first to know when doors open and join the waitlist and learn more