Restoring Our Emotional Energy, Stage-2

We bring a caring intention to our emotions they are naturally restored.

INTRODUCTION- Emotions provide the energy to fully experience LIFE

STUDY
There are 2 parts to this practice.
* 1- The physical opening of the upper chest informs the nervous system the threat has past. This allows the nervous system to come back into balance.
* 2- The skillful intention to retrieve a pleasant memory of appreciation informs the brain there is safety. This allow the brain to release the 3 "happy" hormones and restore our emotional energy.

PRACTICE
The Practice of "Opening & Smiling"
(in progress)

APPLY
When the are feeling of anger, sadness, fear in the mind. We can physically open up the chest area and take a deeper breath. Then we can think about one thing that we appreciated. It may be as simple as "just glade to be alive"