shaleejynnsade (may I address you as Shay?),

{{I think what you are talking about reflects the concept of centeredness…When we may be experiencing trouble and trauma in the physical sense but not inwardly.}}

Centeredness is exactly the word. I also refer to the state of the inner landscape when writing about the whole human.

{{When circumstances arise that would normally generate fear or even panic, and we respond with acknowledgment, not blocking or denying that fear. Not attempting to control emotion, circumstances, or other people. Then moving toward peace as we process the emotion and circumstance. That inner tranquility acknowledges that being ok on the physical level is much more than a setting of physical things.}}

Beautifully expressed. This is the cream of having started the discussion. I also refer to shifting from being driven by emotions to being powered by higher feelings. But to communicate my meaning requires more depth of writing than I can put into it in this moment.

{{Likewise when relationships disturb us, we move from acknowledgment, processing, to the reality that no matter what happens we are still where we should be, learning what there is to learn, growing because of the “disturbance” and being thankful for it.}}

Again, you are right on with my way of seeing.

{{Gratitude in crisis is what I would call emotional mastery. As we experience and process the emotions, we may not “Look” or “feel” very mastered. Emotions will move. But the process moves us to a place more peaceful and we grow in wisdom.}}

You have graced me with an expansion of my own awareness and understanding. Gratitude is now a more aware part of my practice.

{{Just knowing that as we experience this is emotional mastery and inner peace. It will come out “right” in the end.

{{I might also add that emotional mastery fulfils the recognition and expression at least inwardly of the said emotion. That expression should not purposely harm self or others. The motive is very important I think. Being based in gratitude really moves us from a destructive cycle.}}

Yes, it is not just the words or the actions, but the motives and energy behind them that matter.

Thank you.

Gary

• This reply was modified 8 years, 7 months ago by Gary R. Smith. Reason: correct typo and add clarity