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Caffeine for the Soul with Michael Neill
A User's Guide to Mental Health, part three - What Feelings Are (and aren't)
Mar 25, 2024
Discover the significance of acknowledging emotions for mental health, challenge the idea of solving feelings, and explore the inside-out perspective on confronting difficult emotions. Embrace personal reflections on navigating mental health and inner peace amidst emotional fluctuations.
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- Feelings are transient and originate from thoughts, not requiring fixing.
- Individuals are inherently mentally healthy but may engage in unhelpful habits, finding peace inwardly.
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Understanding the Nature of Feelings
The podcast explores the concept of 'amodophobia,' a fear of emotions, particularly negative ones. The speaker describes their journey from suppressing emotions to seeking self-help techniques to manage feelings. It is emphasized that feelings are transient and originate from thoughts, similar to the concept of corn flour in water. The key insight is that feelings do not require fixing, as they naturally change with shifts in thinking, leading to a deeper understanding of mental health.
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