Dear emanatepresence,

I have always found the concept of “emotional mastery” fascinating; however, I have never fully grasped what it truly means. Therefore, I thought your thread would be a great opportunity for me to learn more about it. If you don’t mind, I would like to ask you and all the other contributors a few questions, hoping that the ensuing discussion would advance my understanding. Disclaimer: since this is the Internet – I do not intend to come across as patronising or pedantic. My questions are genuine and come from a place of curiosity and desire to learn.

1. How do you define the term “emotion”? I know what it means to me, in my worldview, but I would like to know what does emotion mean to you in the context of “emotional mastery”.

2. Do you separate or distinguish between emotions and feelings?

3. Could you please explain or comment a bit on why is emotional mastery desirable?

4. Would a mastery of feelings also be desirable? If not – why not?

5. Do you think that emotional mastery involves or requires a certain level of intellectual prowess?

I would like to start with these five questions and maybe ask some more as the discussion evolves. I am very interested in hearing your thoughts on this.

Best wishes,
Annagramma