I feel fear.
And many other emotions that make me feel small, unwanted and worthless. It’s not that I feel these emotions all the time. They come and go like passing guests. I also feel confident, gifted and connected to others. Why is it then that I find it difficult to talk about emotions that make me feel small, as opposed to emotions that make me feel grand. Why are we so scared to accept emotions that make us feel vulnerable, much less express and share them with others?
Being sent to a boarding school at the age of five, I learnt to numb my feelings as a coping mechanism to deal with painful emotions. As a result, most of my actions were driven by the need to please others. To gain their approval and appreciation, I lost the ability to feel for myself, to know what I wanted and to seek it. Everyone may not have had the same experience as me, yet I do feel we often cover ourselves with a mask that protects our vulnerability. My mask for many years was a stoic look. Not revealing emotions of any kind on my face, even though I felt them intensely within.
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Wood Apple / Kapith
Wood apple or Goddess of forest (feronia elephantum) also known as Kapith in Sanskrit, Kothu or Keith is still available in the Indian cities thanks to the street vendors who sell seasonal berries, star fruit and other such foods.
Moving Meditation
Finding stillness in movement
Sensitising Children
Becoming better human beings is no child's play
The Parikarmas
Diamonds in the rough
Dharmic Leader in Modern Times
Lessons from Nature
Lights, Camera, Action
Making dreams come true
Unlocking the Happiness Within
The art of removing worries
About "Pairs of Opposites" and Dharma
From Kleshas to Aklishta
Different Paths in Yoga
What level is your awareness?
Building up Good Tendencies
Investing a little consistently goes a long way From a Parisamvada by Dr. Jayadeva Yogendra