It really took me a long time to release these toxic emotions because I have carried them for so long that my body memorized them. I learned that I really had to forgive myself for allowing these emotions to have power over me recognizing the past hurt is in the past and I only keep it alive by feeding the emotion with energy. I learned to accept what was and continue to redirect my energy into positive thoughts through self-compassion. I learned that the wounded person inside of me needs to be loved, accepted, cared for and treated with respect. Take responsibility for how you feel so you are not dependent on how others may diminish you. You have the power to not let them hurt you.

"... Then you go out and celebrate and have a glass of champagne." Lol.

Thank you and Namaskar!

In the text version of this online, it says “Bear in mind that he/she was not the real cause of your pain. The real cause was your response”. My father beat me when l was two for tipping an apple pie onto the floor. Now, as an adult l can take responsibility for processing the pain. But to say that l am responsible for my response to a beating by my father when l was two is a bit of a stretch Deepak.

You must want to let it go...some would rather be right than happy

Love that one! Is it as easy as he shows, though? :-)

But how on earth is being affected by the suffering on this planet "my emotion". ??? Most of my pain comes from things that have nothing to do with me like "gravity" " the food chain" "mans inhumanity to man" ( granted I see how that one is common to all humans). Whales beaching themselves. World hunger. Hatred. Loneliness. Etc. How do I reconcile these things and stop feeling them to the core of my spirit? Even feeling love is painful because I feel as if my little body cannot withstand the hugeness and power of my love. When I feel love I feel as if my heart and body will literally explode and I can feel physical pressure of it welling up inside me. I am afraid bi am angry. I don't understand. I can't endure it much longer

But how on earth is being affected by the suffering on this planet "my emotion". ??? Most of my pain comes from things that have nothing to do with me like "gravity" " the food chain" "mans inhumanity to man" ( granted I see how that one is common to all humans). Whales beaching themselves. World hunger. Hatred. Loneliness. Etc. How do I reconcile these things and stop feeling them to the core of my spirit? Even feeling love is painful because I feel as if my little body cannot withstand the hugeness and power of my love. When I feel love I feel as if my heart and body will literally explode and I can feel physical pressure of it welling up inside me. I am afraid bi am angry. I don't understand. I can't endure it much longer