Emotions, the Language of Our Soul – Sadness
Though sadness isn't a beloved emotion, it plays a vital role as an alert from our soul. Were we to be communication experts, we might even say this emotion grapples with severe PR issues. In Western culture, we strive to suppress what are considered negative emotions, primarily because they expose our vulnerabilities to the world, something we desperately wish to avoid. After all, predators target the weak, the vulnerable in a herd, and who would willingly want to be a lion's dinner?
Indeed, our emotions reveal a lot about the currents of our life. They act as useful signposts. So often we're caught up in the daily hustle that we overlook the myriad emotions that flit across our soul within 24 hours.
If we continuously stifle these emotions, over time they become unnoticeable, not interrupting our mechanical efficiency. However, in doing so, we lose touch with our soul, leading to feelings of emptiness, burnout, depression, and other ailments. It's worth enduring our emotions, even the red-headed stepchildren among them like sadness.
Should we find ourselves suddenly engulfed in sadness, even without an apparent reason, it's worth pausing and asking:
"What must I now release or conclude?”
Wait for a moment and let your soul respond. The insights garnered can be eye-opening, revealing that sadness is but a signpost indicating a chapter's closure. It's worth examining how we close this chapter, how we release what has ended. Reflect on the lessons learned, contemplate what could be done differently next time, and bid it farewell. Fully embrace the feeling of sadness!
Then, ask another question:
"What new thing can I welcome into my life now that I've concluded the old?”
There's always a next step; something new always emerges following closure. However, it becomes visible only if we genuinely immerse ourselves in sadness and recognize what we need to let go of. If we resist feeling sadness, we remain stuck, clinging to something that will eventually fade away. Nothing that no longer belongs with us can be held onto forever. By trying to resist the unavoidable closure we crystallize a perpetually frustrated, uncertain state.
Sadness not only prompts us to release and acknowledge loss but also indicates that it's time for something new in our lives.
By examining this emotion from such a perspective, it appears much more positive, making its experience perhaps less daunting. Don't fear sadness; listen to what your soul tries to communicate. It's worth it!
– Eszter
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Can relate to this, Eszter. My work career is winding down and I do feel that nebulous in between state. Truth be told, sadness is certainly there. But I'm optimistic for the future, albeit uncertain! Thank you for the post and perspective!