Posted by alexandra_k on August 29, 2005, at 0:53:00
In reply to Re: does it really? » gardenergirl, posted by Gabbix2 on August 28, 2005, at 23:33:29
>Do you think everyone should be able to resist feeling if they are hurting or terrified of something?
I hope you don't mind my having a go...
I think it depends what you are hurt or terrified of (the object of your emotion).
Some emotional responses are more hard wired.
Other emotional responses are more a matter of interpretation...
If its more hard wired then its harder to change...
If its more interpretive then if one can change ones interpretation then there may be a possibility of changing the emotion.
Its hard to work out an interpretation.
There aren't any facts of the matter (IMO)
Find what works...With fairly primary emotions (anger, fear) you might not be able to alleviate them completely by changing an interpretation.
But changing an interpretation should make the emotional state manageable (less painful).
Emotions are supposed to serve a function...
Its getting back into touch with that...
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