SURFING THE WAVES

As the ebbs and flows of this day begin, I choose to surf the waves of feeling that show up.  Perhaps I will experience the high of excitement and passion or the low of discouragement and sadness, maybe the intensity of anger and fear or the blah-ness of apathy and boredom.  Whatever this day holds, it will be colored by the sensation of my emotions.  I can try to hold back, ignore, or bury the ones I don’t want to experience, however they will only show up in the disguises of illness, over-reactions, and projection onto others.  So I might as well tap into my courage and face what comes.  I can also over-express feelings that carry intense energy and in the process wear myself or others out, create drama, and give in to urges that I’ll later regret. 

Today, I choose to value my emotions and pay attention to the wisdom they hold about how my needs are or aren’t being met.  I will communicate assertively and honestly, giving myself permission to express what I think, feel, and need.  I will take time outs when I become mindful of being over-activated to center myself and refocus my intention.  My feelings are precious gift and I am ready to go surfing.