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May 2024
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2187: Are Our Emotions Irrational or Log...

Optimal Living Daily | Greg Audino
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Episode 2187:

Alysha Jeney of Modern Love Counseling explores the common struggle of reconciling our emotions as irrational or logical. She shares personal insights and professional observations, emphasizing the importance of accepting and validating our feelings to achieve emotional freedom and self-awareness.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.modernlovecounseling.com/emotions-irrational-or-logical/

Quotes to ponder:

"My avoidance and lack of self-awareness was restricting my ability to emotionally function."

"Acceptance can actually become very empowering. It can reinforce our strengths and abilities as human beings and as a result, help us become more in touch with ourselves."

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