How the Obsession with Feeling Good Can Lead to a Life out of Balance

 This undeniable truth of change reveals that the attachment to always trying to feel good is something that will cause inner tension. The craving to feel pleasant makes you have a strong preference for some emotions over others. It makes you seek solutions and quick fixes that can help you experience a smaller range of emotions than what is normal. We welcome and try to hold onto the pleasant and we strive to fight away the unpleasant. Yung Pueblo

I have been noticing trends on social media and even in chatting with some of my friends there is a tendency to bypass tough emotions and to focus on always being happy and positive.

The quest for happiness often feels like a never-ending journey. We're bombarded with messages that suggest we should always strive to feel good, be happy, and avoid negative emotions at all costs. But what if this relentless pursuit of happiness is actually leading to more suffering?

Focusing on being happy all the time at the expense of feeling and dealing with tough emotions such as sadness, grief, anger, fear creates an attachment to the idea of constantly feeling good, which can lead us to avoid or suppress any negative emotions.

I believed that if I project feelings of sadness that it would invade my life and seep into everything that I did, what I have learnt is that there must a balance, there must be an outlet for those feelings to be seen and tended to, without tending to those feelings they remain and show up in other areas of life. Balance is essential. All our feelings are guide and if buried alive they don't die. 

It's important to embrace a more balanced approach to emotions. Mindfulness practices can help us become more aware of our feelings without judging them. By accepting all emotions, both positive and negative, we can reduce the tension and suffering associated with the constant pursuit of happiness. Strategies such as meditation, journaling, and therapy can also provide support in developing a healthier relationship with our emotions.

In a world that often equates happiness with success, it's crucial to remember that true well-being comes from accepting and experiencing the full range of human emotions. By letting go of the attachment to always feeling good, we can find a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment in our lives.

Peace and Blessings

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