Take Advantage of Reducing Stress; Your Feelings Are Not Facts

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While feelings convey important messages, they are not facts. This concept can be confusing, and many struggle with feelings, so I will break it down in this short essay. Feelings are shaped by experiences from the past, fears or fantasies of the future, and our perceptions. Each feeling that arises is genuine and valid but not a fact.

Feelings can be uncomfortable, particularly if you were not encouraged to express and talk about them in childhood. However, the Bible states that we should pray when conflicted by negative emotions, and God will provide comfort and guidance. It teaches that our feelings can distort our sense of right and wrong, confirming that they are not facts.

"Jesus teaches that even when you are upset that someone has hurt you for the umpteenth time, you are to forgive them again and again just as God has forgiven all the mistakes you have made." ~Blair Parke, Bible Study Tools

Feelings are Temporary and Not Always True

Facts are more concrete than feelings. Please find comfort in the difficult emotions, knowing that they are temporary. Observe those emotions free from judgment and let them move through you.

Just as thoughts can be distorted when emotions are triggered, emotions can also be distorted. If you feel someone is upset with you or avoiding you, it may be that you fear rejection or you are feeling sensitive when, in reality, that person may be overwhelmed with work or family obligations.

Most of the time, when we worry or fear we have upset someone, it is not about us, but our mind plays tricks on us, causing negative and painful emotions to arise.

Quotes To Improve Mood & Inspire

"Feelings are much like waves; we can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which ones to surf." ~Jonatan Martensson

"We can talk facts, or we can talk feelings. The first step is separating the two." ~ Sonya Teglai

"Perhaps when you thought you weren't good enough, the truth was you were overqualified." ~ Author Unknown

"It is not necessary to react to everything you notice" ~Author Unknown

"The worst battle is between what you know and what you feel." ~Author Unknown

Final Thoughts

If you feel overwhelmed or confused by your emotions, practice the pause. Take a pause and simply breathe and observe how you are feeling. Tune out the chaos around you and go within. Filter the information you are contemplating and ask yourself what thoughts are true and how they are making you feel. Are you thinking in terms of reality or the worst-case scenario?

Confusion is not understanding or being in touch with our emotions. So when you are confused, ask yourself if you are scared or angry, sad or resentful, and so on.

I hope this helps you sort out your emotions and realize that emotions are not facts. They are temporary messages that help teach you what you want and what boundaries you need. They motivate us toward our goals and protect us from danger. Each emotion serves a purpose.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. Keep shining and spreading your magic.

Peace & Light,

Libby