Emotions are the biggest stumbling blocks in our life. Yet it is our emotions that make us human. It is a myriad tapestry filled with diverse tones and overtones. Let us explore this marvelous canvas
It is a skilled captain who can steer his ship through turbulent waters. This is the only factor under human control, albeit difficult. This is a skill, which like most other skills, can be mastered when one starts practising from the early years.
We are constantly riding our vessels on the rough waters of life, where unpredictability rules supreme. Cruising along such waters requires patience, calmness and mindfulness, delicately balancing ourselves in the deep seas. The journey is worth taking, nevertheless.
Human experience has amply revealed that it is our inability, rather the lack of skill, to handle our emotions that is the cause of disturbance and anarchy. Easier said than done, managing our emotions requires a skill to be practised mindfully from very young. And, it is never too late to start.
Emotions define us. Yet these complicate our lives making it stressful. One of the most essential challenges in life, it is ironically most overlooked. It is time for a closer look.
