05-26-2010, 10:34 AM
Yes, I can relate to the group experiences as well, even though I to the most part avoid groups. We like to have the group vibrating at the same level, and so we adjust.
Interesting! I had to think about this for a while, because for me the hardwired response to strong emotion is self-control. But as you say it's all learned responses, it just feels hardwired. But I guess one can upgrade the hardware as well! :-)
I agree, and I think we're also doing a disservice to those experiencing the emotions even if there is no outwards drama, if we hold on to the external emotion for long. The key is to quickly read the situation for what it is, and bounce back with love and compassion, which is why it's so important in the first place to find out who I am, and I AM, and to keep tuning....
(05-25-2010, 11:36 AM)Ali Quadir Wrote: Get it? It's just perception. Emotions being there isn't a problem, the hardwired response to go into some kind of drama mode due to their presence however is...
Interesting! I had to think about this for a while, because for me the hardwired response to strong emotion is self-control. But as you say it's all learned responses, it just feels hardwired. But I guess one can upgrade the hardware as well! :-)
(05-25-2010, 11:36 AM)Ali Quadir Wrote: Fear converts to avoidance. Anger converts to violence. Depression converts to stagnation.Those sort of hardwired links. We consider them normal and natural. And people who suffer from them cannot help themselves. They're not, they're learned responses. So we're really doing a strong disservice to those experiencing those emotions. We're reinforcing their drama mode which in the end is their worst enemy.
I agree, and I think we're also doing a disservice to those experiencing the emotions even if there is no outwards drama, if we hold on to the external emotion for long. The key is to quickly read the situation for what it is, and bounce back with love and compassion, which is why it's so important in the first place to find out who I am, and I AM, and to keep tuning....