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THE EMOTIONAL CLEARING PROCESS / Re: Embodying shame
« on: August 25, 2023 »
Taking this thread slightly off topic but what would a core feeling outside of shame be?
I stumbled on John’s latest book today (thank God) and have devoured it and even attempted to sit with some feelings. What is becoming quickly apparent to me is that I’m “feeling-illiterate. “ Based on what I’ve read so far that means I’m out of touch with my body which makes sense. I can feel feelings but it’s like those typically identified as negative all feel the same and I struggle labeling them.
I have major work to do and more reading (I’m on page 79)… but I’m wondering how important labeling the feeling is when working with it? Can I witness a feeling when I can’t properly identify it? Should I take a step back and learn about feelings to work with them properly? That likely sounds funny but when you dodge them long enough you don’t really get to know them.
And, John… huge thanks for writing your books. Ignoring feelings has been disastrous, mantras haven’t felt authentic, attempts to put a positive spin on feelings has compounded issues.
Everything I’ve read so far in Deep Clearing resonates so deeply. Thank you!
I stumbled on John’s latest book today (thank God) and have devoured it and even attempted to sit with some feelings. What is becoming quickly apparent to me is that I’m “feeling-illiterate. “ Based on what I’ve read so far that means I’m out of touch with my body which makes sense. I can feel feelings but it’s like those typically identified as negative all feel the same and I struggle labeling them.
I have major work to do and more reading (I’m on page 79)… but I’m wondering how important labeling the feeling is when working with it? Can I witness a feeling when I can’t properly identify it? Should I take a step back and learn about feelings to work with them properly? That likely sounds funny but when you dodge them long enough you don’t really get to know them.
And, John… huge thanks for writing your books. Ignoring feelings has been disastrous, mantras haven’t felt authentic, attempts to put a positive spin on feelings has compounded issues.
Everything I’ve read so far in Deep Clearing resonates so deeply. Thank you!