The First Rule of Emotional Regulation

The first rule of emotional regulation is to admit the truth. If we feel lousy on the right hand side, that's where we are. Maybe what you're actually feeling is ok. Do you even know the difference between fine not bad? Ok? Most people don't have the literacy to distinguish those different planets. So when people say they feel something, it's based on,. most human beings only really are familiar with about 12 planets in this universe of emotions. And of course, there are 34 thousand planets. Because, and by the way, if you're not sure where you are, you're lost. We've got to cultivate some awareness, where am i really?"