The Eight Core Feelings

Manifested as:

Their gift

ANGER

Rage

Resentment

Irritation

Frustration

Assertiveness

Strength

Energy

FEAR

Apprehension

Feeling Overwhelmed

Feeling Threatened

Preservation

Wisdom

Protection

PAIN

Hurt

Pity

Sadness

Loneliness

Healing

Growth

Awareness

JOY

Happy

Elation

Hopeful

Abundance

Happiness

Gratitude

PASSION

Enthusiasm

Desire

Zest

Appetite

Energy

Excitement

LOVE

Affection

Tenderness

Compassion

Warmth

Connection

Life

Spirituality

SHAME

Embarrassment

Humble

Exposed

Humility

Containment

Humanity

GUILT

Regretful

Contrite

Remorseful

Values

Amends

Containment

Feel Your Feelings Then Let Them Go

Feelings are associated with emotional safety and joy. They convey valuable messages that help us make decisions, establish and maintain connections, understand ourselves and others, and provide a fundamental sense of well-being. Feelings also come from experiences (past, present and future) that take away from our sense of emotional or physical safety and control, particularly when those experiences result in anger, which is primarily composed of fear and sadness. Those painful feelings, while disliked, are a normal part of life experiences and when they are processed in a healthy manner, collectively contribute to personal growth and emotional well-being. But what happens when we suppress, avoid or numb feelings that are painful or uncomfortable? Ignoring or denying feelings because we can’t control the underlying circumstances doesn’t make them go away. Instead, the feelings continue to brew, grow and bubble up until something prompts them to erupt. Suppressing or ignoring fe...

When Fear is Holding You Back

“I’m nervous!” I told her. “Nervous-cited?” she joked in an effort to remind me how close the feelings of nervous and excited can be. I paused and considered her words. “Actually, not really. I’m more afraid.” Afraid. Fearful. Adopted and adapted from several articles referenced at the end of this article. Even those of us who believed we’d traveled pretty far down our path of self-awareness or enlightenment still give in and can become paralyzed by fear. Fear places joy and sense of safety on pause. Fear possesses the ability to steal the moment for itself. This manifests itself in many ways and if we aren’t vigilant, it can bring us to our knees. Here are some things to remember when fear is taking you over: Overthinking everything accomplishes nothing. Fear, as a basic survival mechanism, causes us to focus our attention on perceived threats. Fear prompts fight, flight or paralysis by analysis. When we allow fear to permeate, it takes a...

To help someone going through a crisis

Mental health disorders are common in the United States, affecting tens of millions of Americans each year. Some indicators of mental health crises include withdrawal from previously routine interactions with others, declines in work or school performance, pronounced changes in behavior such as increased irritability, anger, anxiety, sadness, isolation, eating disorders, lack of self-care, alcohol / substance abuse, sexually acting out, self-injury, thoughts of harming oneself or others or any other uncharacteristic behavior patterns. When someone you care about is struggling emotionally, it can be hard to know what to say. Our natural instinct is often to help in any way we can. However, knowing what to do and what not to do , can mean the difference between providing meaningful support versus inadvertently causing additional distress or codependency on either person. Helping requires more than good intentions. It demands a thorough understanding of the current situation, specific s...

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