[Daily OM]: So often, emotions that we long to
express get stored in our bodies instead. The space where this most
often happens is in our bellies. Rather than telling people, or even
ourselves, the way we truly feel, we may stuff our true feelings deep
inside of us, where they take up space until we are ready to let them
go.
Stuffing our feelings in our bellies may feel like the "safe"
response, since we then don't really have to deal with our emotions.
Yet, doing so can actually be detrimental to our emotional well-being
and physical health.
One way to connect with and release your emotions is to do a focused
exercise with your stomach area. Take a moment to center yourself with
some deep breathing and quiet meditation, relaxing your body fully and
turning off the chatter in your brain. With your right hand on your
stomach, tell yourself three times: "Please reveal to me my true
emotions." Listen for the answers....<<<Read The Full Article Here>>>...