tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510309669550073229.post2534955051123354786..comments2023-10-15T03:41:46.051-06:00Comments on Extraordinary Success Education: Can You Be Mad, Sad, Glad or Afraid?Robert Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16550498203875361638noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510309669550073229.post-88440326913208326482010-06-23T13:52:32.658-06:002010-06-23T13:52:32.658-06:00Hello Robert... thank you for the inspiring quote ...Hello Robert... thank you for the inspiring quote and note today. I hope you forgive me for adding a light side to it, as it is not meant to take away the value of what you shared. In reference to the part that says: …”One grows up, one becomes civilized, on learns one’s manners, and consequently can no longer manage these two functions—sorrow and anger—adequately.” Being a big soccer fan and after watching the USA game today I can only say, soccer fans have no problem expressing neither sorrow or anger. Of course my favorite part if the expression of joy when your team wins. For those who may need a stress outlet, I highly recommend it.<br /><br />Best!<br /><br />NinaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8510309669550073229.post-84689095789973646252010-06-23T12:49:43.226-06:002010-06-23T12:49:43.226-06:00Hello Robert... thank you for our conversation thi...Hello Robert... thank you for our conversation this morning, I always ponder your perspective and take it to heart. Since you your post today brings up the question of human feelings and our ability to "manage" them. I want to offer some linguistic distinctions I learned from Dr. Fernando Flores many years ago in an ontological design course. <br /><br />Today we agreed that verbal pollution can be as damaging as toxins in our environment. Therefore, the more rigorous and mindful we are with our language, the better. The first place to begin is identifying the distinction between "feelings" vs. "emotions". <br /><br />One reason we don't have the competence to manage our "feelings" is that we don't have adequate words to describe what is happening with us internally. We are woefully lacking skillful vocabulary. If we begin recognizing that "feelings" are bodily sensations, i.e. hot, cold, a sharp pain from a scratch etc. and "emotions" are the "sudden interpretation of our minds" regarding what is happening to us. <br /><br />If we rigorously investigate the source of what makes us sad, glad, mad or afraid, we discover that our minds are rapidly interpreting external circumstances regarding "what's happening". Someone offered that the emotion of anger arises, more often than not from an unmet expectation. <br /><br />I've checked this out in my own life and find that it is extraordinarily helpful to disarm my anger in the moment. It requires a refined and practiced skill of self - observation. I sincerely hope these comments add to the value of your inquiry. best regards, BudUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09695381473935417228noreply@blogger.com