A note from Sean
Naming an emotion takes time. Many emotions are similar and still distinct, so I try to be accurate: what kind of sadness, what kind of anger? There are often emotions underneath the one on top, often fear or grief, and sometimes peace or contentment.
Try this today. The next time a thought loops, ask what feeling sits beneath it. Say it once, like “I feel hurt,” then find where it lives in your body: chest, belly, or throat.
Keep going: A Mindfulness of Emotions Script for Naming Feelings and Emotional Awareness Meditation.
This suits anyone who gets swept up in their thoughts. If a feeling is too strong or jarring, let it go for now, as the worksheet says. Feel your feet on the floor, go gently, and stop when you need to.
