When difficulties arise, our emotions are affected. It is common to resist our feelings, especially the uncomfortable ones, because they can hurt and it can seem that if we let ourselves really feel the fear, or sadness or anger…it might never stop.

But the truth is just the opposite. Feeling our feelings skillfully and responsibly is an absolutely vital part of liberating our selves and truly connecting with others.

Check out the above video to learn more about how you can support emotional well-being.

original article: http://consciouslifenews.com/foster-gamble-support-emotional-being/1160878/ and http://www.thrivemovement.com/supporting-emotional-well-being-core-insight-3.blog