Day 17 - meditation on difficult emotions

The more directly and intimately we connect with our thoughts comment and feelings and experiences, the more powerfully proactive we become. We can make better, more informed choices, and not be as driven by unexamined habits. Mindfully accepting a negative feeling, such as rage or envy doesn't mean that you've given yourself cart Blunt to wallow and negative emotions or act irresponsibly. Quite the opposite. Is it. By acknowledging a thought or emotion as part of your human repertoire, you can begin to create a healthier relationship to it. If at any point in observing your emotions you start to feel overwhelmed, you can always return to following the breath, your old friend. Do so at any time during the meditation if you need to study or ground yourself.