Today I have chosen to actively control each emotion that I feel today and not act and speak through them. I heard someone say, "When we allow our emotions to enter into our discussions over conflicting and differing opinions we cloud the issues and detract from the issues." This is so true often your anger, sadness, hurt feelings get the best of you and you begin to speak and act in the way of the emotion. Making your argument pretty much null and void. You could be making a valid point but it is so wound up in feelings that it makes your rational thought a thing of the past. When this happens you risk losing the respect of the person and you hand control over to them in the palm of your hands.
We have heard the expression, "wearing your heart on your sleeve".... well People who wear their heart on their sleeve do not hold back their emotions, for good or for bad. It is clear how they feel in each moment. This type of emotional outbursts can cause major problems in a person's life.
When situations and conflicts arise in your life take a moment to take a breath. Bite your tongue, I count to ten and sometimes say a prayer. State your position calmly and without the extra added pieces of your emotions. Everyone is not your hater and each person is not always out to get you. This is part of emotionally dealing with a situation. Remove those feelings and deal with the issue at hand.
Remember there is a time and place to show your emotions. We own our emotions! Take personal responsibility for the part you play while leading in a emotion filled way. We must be mature individuals and know the appropriate time, place and way to show our emotions. If we don't get control of our emotions, we are sure to stay in conflict and never be a part of the solution but continuously stay a part of the problem!
Be Blessed, Be Encouraged & Be a Blessing!
Racquel
