Today, notice the variety of feelings that arise for you. Welcome all of them even if they are uncomfortable. All feelings have a reason for being here and deserve attention.
If an uncomfortable emotion arises such as anger, sadness, or fear, rather than eating or distracting yourself from it, breathe into it. Notice how it feels in your body. Notice any urges to push the feeling away.
See if you can give the feeling some space, even a couple of minutes.
You might try writing about it or dialoguing with it. You can ask it “Why are you here?” and “What do you need from me?” If you don’t get any answers that is fine. Just make room for the feeling. Watch it wax and wane.
Learning to welcome and be with your feelings is a powerful and healing practice. Larry Rosenberg, one of my favorite meditation teachers, echos this by saying:
“Where is peace to be found? In the same place as sorrow.
How convenient!”
