You are never upset for reasons you assume

Anytime you react to a person or situation, you do so based on your adopted beliefs or assumptions.  You may feel justified because you feel upset or, you feel as though you must vent somehow since events are not going your way.  What if none of that matters?

Whenever you get upset, this signals you desire to unload certain kinds of energy.  To nurture distressing thoughts and hold them inside is a way you disturb your peace of mind.  If a relaxed state of mind is your core state, that is, where you begin and return, then you have reasons why you create the illusion of anything else.  Why would that be?

People create hierarchies of importance.  These are illusions.  One kind of upset is not more or less serious than another.  You can evolve to believe the form of any source of distress in your life matters less than recognizing it is an ego strategy to distract you.

Consider you never worry for reasons you think.  You are never angry for reasons you think. Every reaction has a lag time from its catalyst.  As you learn to follow the thread of your feelings back to reasons why you create them, then your emotional states will no longer control you as they do now. Perception distracts you from meaningful growth.

Comments

[laketrees]

very true Liara!!!
a little emotional intelligence goes a long way :)
thanks for calling in at laketrees :)
enjoy your afternoon...

[Liara Covert]

laketrees, each human being has different kinds of intelligence. We have infinite choices to stretch and grow, endless ways to learn. Life seems valuable and then you feel prompted to reframe things. To deny your feelings are illusions only holds you back.

[Eric S.]

Anger is the worst emotion to react to. I have to step back and examine my mind and my feeling to understand why something angers me. Then I can change my "approach" and gain a better perception. Thank you. You always have useful information.

[Liara Covert]

Eric S., to be aware of the nature of your feelings is very useful. Sensing subtle nuances leads you to the 'why' you create them in the first place. If part of you desires inner peace, then you must first understand those parts of you that desire to get rid of it. If you generate hope of pleasure or fear of pain, then you may not see these are self-created obstacles. You desire not to get rid of peace or to limit it. You simply wish it to flow. This is another step to work through illusions. You surmount barriers and grow.

[soulMerlin]

I like your explanation - also your last line "Perception distracts you from meaningful growth." I also relate to your previous post.

henry

[Liara Covert]

Henry, in the physical world, human beings interact with people at various stages of evolution. This means you encounter opposites or negative energies. Every feeling has a purpose in your own evolution. Every thought provides the means by which your soul comes into its own. Every life phase teaches you benefits of recognizing your polarities.