Have you ever had that gut feeling about someone? When you meet them they seem nice enough, but there is just something about them and you can’t put your finger on it but it’s very unsettling. You honestly don’t want to feel this way and you don’t know why you feel this way but at the end of the day it’s so upsetting that it hurts your stomach. There was just something off about this person and you’ve learned over the years to trust your gut.
Have any of you ever had that gut feeling after meeting someone? I mean your friends say this person is nice and you have found this person to seem nice enough. But you just cannot get past the unsettling feeling that this person is throwing off. You have your inner voice, gut feeling or whatever you wanna call it screaming at you that there’s something off and to beware. There’s just something off and you cannot and will not be around it. For your own health and sanity you just can’t.
As a cancer survivor, I usually find it very difficult to watch movies or shows that focus on cancer. When The Big C popped up on Netflix, though, I recognized the cast and thought, “Okay… let’s give it a try.” Before I knew it, I was completely drawn in—by the story, the characters, and the emotions they all experience. I ended up finishing all four seasons today. It probably took me about three to four days total. This isn’t a show for children due to the adult content, but it is absolutely worth watching. I was truly impressed by the storyline. As a person and/or survivor, it really makes you stop, think, and even rethink a lot.
I have been away trying to refocus after losing my baby boy, Jerry. He was 14 yrs 8 mos. He was the best boy and a big boy being a maincoon. He was so sweet and polite with his siblings when they would step in front of him for water. He is much thinner in the photo due to his medical issues and such.
He is happier now with no more insulin shots and meds. He is free to run again and play in heaven with his brothers and sister.
Our hearts are broken but know it was the right decision at this time for him however hard it was.
The house is way too quiet without you. 😭
We thank you Jerry for coming into our lives and letting us love you for all these years. We will forever love you and miss you more than you will ever know.
Every emotion is feedback from your inner world. Start decoding your feelings, and you’ll start understanding yourself and opening new doors.
As you do so, keep these 3 things in mind:
1) Each emotion is a signal, not a flaw.
The goal isn’t to eliminate difficult feelings but to interpret their message so you can respond with awareness instead of suppression.
2) Avoiding emotions delays their lessons.
Ignoring discomfort doesn’t make it disappear, but it will bury insight. Facing what you feel with curiosity allows transformation where avoidance only extends pain.
3) Self-leadership begins with emotional fluency.
Recognizing what your emotions are trying to communicate builds emotional intelligence. The more fluently you interpret them, the more effectively you can regulate and redirect them toward growth.
Now read it one more time with these insights in mind…
Listen to Your Emotions
ANGER says, “Look into what you’re afraid to lose.”
GUILT says, “You’re not aligned with your values.”
FEAR says, “You’re being challenged to grow.”
SHAME says, “Work on your sense of self-worth.”
ANXIETY says, “Learn to quiet your mind.”
REGRET says, “There’s an opportunity to change course.”
