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#117: The Function of Emotions with Dr. Susan David

The Mark Groves Podcast

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Are Your Emotions Data?

Our emotions are signposts to the things that we care about. When you feel grief, that grief is a signpost of love looking for its home. Boredom might be a sign post that you value learning and growth. Just because i feel upset doesn't mean i need to now ghostless person er. Or when my partner reaches out with love, instead be looking at my telephone. So our emotions are data, not directives. We try to show up to them with compassion, but do not let them call the shots.

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