What are They Carrying?
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What are They Carrying?
Can we patiently and reasonably put our disappointments into words that, more or less, enable others to see our point? Or do we internalize pain, act it out symbolically or discharge it with counterproductive rage? When other people upset us, do we feel we have the right to communicate or must we slam doors and fall silent? When the desired... See more
Alain de Botton • The School of Life: An Emotional Education: An Emotional Education
When you are not trying to avoid feelings or emotions, you are more connected to yourself and the present moment. And the more we connect with ourselves, the better we can connect to other people.