Allowing our Feelings

“Can I Allow this Feeling?”

I notice a constricted feeling in the body, I linger in that sensation for a while. I don’t like it at all, it feels uncomfortable. I’m curious though and want to explore.

Then I remember there’s another option to resistance to what I’m feeling.

“Can I maybe just allow this feeling?”

“Yes” and inner voice answers.

“Am I willing to allow this?”

“Yes”

Without judging it in any way…..

“Can I welcome it? Can I WELCOME it?”

‘yes and YES.”

Instantly it’s almost neutralised. Gone. Gently. Organically and without trying to control it or resist it.

By the simple act of acceptance and allowing and welcoming.

I go from being in the disturbed feeling, in the brain’s limbic system, to observing and feeling the emotion at the same time.

As I observe and feel at the same time, I activate the executive function part of the brain, the prefrontal cortex. By doing so I occupy the position of kind wise parent to the scared little ones in the limbic system. I’m back in the driving seat.

The ironic thing is that we have to have the initial courage to lean into towards and feel the disturbance fully without thinking about it at all, just experiencing whatever disturbed emotion as it is being felt. Then by listening and not judging it, or ourselves for having it…it dissipates all by itself.

In the journey of self-awareness and emotional healing, we often encounter discomfort in the body—tension, resistance, and unease. Instead of pushing it away, what if we explored a different approach?

We can allow emotions to exist without judgment. Initially, there’s resistance to an uncomfortable sensation, but curiosity opens the door to a profound shift:

"Can I allow this feeling?"

A simple yes from within changes the dynamic. Instead of fighting or suppressing, there is space for acceptance. With further openness, the question deepens:

"Can I welcome it?"

This practice of mindful acceptance aligns with emotional resilience, somatic awareness, and personal growth. By shifting from resistance to presence, we move toward deeper healing and self-compassion.

Would you like to explore this practice in your own journey? Start by noticing, allowing, and welcoming each sensation as it arises. 💙

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