Select A for peaceful or B for hangry

I completely like the idea that we can construct a reality that suits us and our needs and that language creates culture and maintains culture. I mean that is what some organized entities rely on, such as religion, corporate hierarchies, institutions, families; Even in relationships and work. but I want to talk about the idea that naming something like an emotion is so helpful. It has also been so helpful for me to understand what I am experiencing, and trying to process. I think that a mistake that can be made is that naming is a finality to something and I am here to tell you that is not the case. Identity is fluid and culture is always changing, while tradition is something about culture that can make it stronger, I also think that is what makes it scared of change, however not today, not talking or debating about that.

For me something about being able to name what is happening for me physiologically, emotionally, and even environmentally helps me organize what I am feeling and helps it place where it needs to be. Naming and saying out loud that I am upset or annoyed or disappointed, really helps move it from just festering in my chest or throat, to something more manageable. Now it doesn't mean that it goes away it just means that I am able to deal with it more effectively, and not let me be impulsive. Something to think about, when impulsivity is present within your body, name what is being felt, why it is being felt, and what is informing that feeling/emotion. Usually that will help place it where it needs to be and "process." Our bodies are already doing the processing so we need name our physiological states to help "process" those emotions. Process is in quotes because there are several ways to name our experience another word I like to use is "digest" (see naming is creative also). Emotions are so important to listen to; its immediate and experiential, and at times good to let it run its course, but not to the point where it controls all you behaviors. And naming while "digesting/processing" can help with that.

Lately it has been saying out loud my physiological state that has been helpful; like when I am upset, when I am sad, and when I want to relax. Although relaxing and doing nothing is like my default way to recharge haha, any other ambiverts out there? Any who, stay safe out there, and take care!