The Journaling Room Episode 44: When You're Not Sure what You Feel
Sep 9, 2025
This session dives into the complexities of feelings when you're unsure of what you really feel. It introduces a unique journaling technique to help you unpack emotions. Through a three-layer exercise, you first check in with your physical sensations, then name your emotional state, and finally explore the deeper meaning behind those feelings. Real-life examples illustrate how this practice can clarify emotions in parenting, work, and spirituality, highlighting the importance of slowing down to reconnect with your true self.
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Feeling Confusion Is Normal
- Feelings are often layered, complex, and sometimes hard to name because we move too fast or numb them.
- Acknowledging that not knowing exactly what you feel is a normal part of being human reduces shame and opens space for exploration.
Use The Three-Layer Journal Exercise
- Use the three-layer journal exercise to slow down and uncover inner experience.
- Start by noticing surface details, then name emotions, then explore the deeper meaning those feelings point to.
Distraction Blocks Emotional Clarity
- Cultural distraction often prevents feeling awareness because we numb discomfort with scrolling or busyness.
- Proverbs 25 suggests drawing deep waters out, and journaling functions as a God-given way to access heart insight.