A Short Guide to Healing the Emotional Body
What is the Emotional Body?
Our emotional body represents the intelligent system in charge of how we process and understand our emotions. Being intentional about understanding the emotional body can ground your energy, bring balance into your life, and support multidimensional alignment.
Emotions & The Mind
Emotions are directed by the subconscious mind. The subconscious mind is the part of our mind that operates below our conscious awareness. It influences our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors without us being aware of it. It plays a significant role in shaping our beliefs, habits, and perceptions. So, the state of our energetic health is largely dependent on the state of our consciousness which is informed by our beliefs, the stories we tell ourselves or the ones we have inherited from our friends, family and the dominant culture.
Emotions & Shadow Work
Shadow work involves exploring and integrating the hidden or repressed aspects of ourselves that we may not be fully aware of or comfortable facing. This often includes examining our past traumas, fears, insecurities, and unresolved emotions. Healing the emotional body involves acknowledging and processing our emotions in a healthy and productive way, leading to a greater sense of emotional well-being and inner peace.
The intersection of shadow work and healing the emotional body occurs when we delve deep into our subconscious and uncover the root causes of our emotional wounds. By examining our past traumas, fears, insecurities, and unresolved emotions and bringing them to the surface, we are able to work through and release the pain and trauma that has been buried within us. This process allows us to reclaim distant parts of ourselves, cultivate self-awareness, and ultimately heal and transform our emotional bodies.
Through shadow work, we can identify and address any unresolved emotions or limiting beliefs that have been holding us back and causing emotional distress. By confronting and integrating these shadow aspects, we can heal our emotional bodies and create space for healing, growth, and self-acceptance. This process ultimately leads to a more profound level of self-understanding and emotional balance, allowing us to live more authentically and fully in the present moment.
Attention, Intention & Transformation
That is why it is so important to be mindful and intentional about transforming or recycling energy. This requires moment to moment attention and intention. The first step toward personal freedom is awareness. Your life is the manifestation of your beliefs, agreements, thoughts and experiences. We can change our life by mastering awareness, transformation and intention. Awareness requires that we are mindful of the thoughts that are shaping our self identity and overall life. Transformation is the energy choice to change and embrace your personal freedom. And intention is exactly what it sounds like, using your intention to make transformation possible.
Healing the emotional body is an essential part of leading a fulfilling and balanced life. Our emotional body plays a significant role in shaping our emotional reactions so it is important to take care of them just like we would with our physical bodies. Let’s get into some ways to begin the process of healing your emotional body.
The Work
1. Self-awareness: The first step towards healing is self-awareness. Take the time to reflect on your emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. Try to identify patterns and triggers that may be causing emotional pain or distress. By becoming more aware of your emotional landscape, you can begin to understand the root of your emotions and start to address them.
2. Mindfulness and meditation: Mindfulness practices such as meditation and thought work can help you become more present and attentive to your emotions. Thoughts and words are energy. We have the power to transform our lives by thinking and speaking and affirming divine and truthful thoughts and words. By practicing mindfulness, you can learn to observe your emotions without judgment and create space between your thoughts and reactions. This can help you cultivate a sense of calm and clarity, making it easier to respond to challenging situations with compassion and understanding.
3. Emotional expression: It is important to express your emotions in healthy and constructive ways. Bottling up or suppressing emotions can lead to pent-up energy and increased stress. Find healthy outlets for your emotions, such as talking to a trusted friend or therapist, journaling, painting, or engaging in physical activities like dancing or yoga. Expressing your feelings can help release emotional tension and promote healing.
4. Soulcare: Taking care of yourself is crucial for emotional healing. Make time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation, such as practicing self-care rituals, exercising, spending time in nature, or pursuing hobbies that make you happy. Prioritize your well-being by setting boundaries, saying no to things that drain your energy, and creating a supportive environment for yourself.
5. Seek support: Healing is a journey that does not have to be traveled alone. Reach out to friends, family, or a mental wellness professional for support and guidance. Talking to someone who can offer a listening ear and provide helpful insights can be invaluable in the healing process. Remember that it is okay to ask for help and that seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness.
Conclusion
Emotions that are not processed or transformed, do not go away. When negative emotions are not transformed into a neutral or positive energy, the energy morphs into unwellness within our bodies, often finding unhealthy ways of releasing themselves either emotionally or physically. Because strong emotional responses are stressful on the body, if we are emotionally upset several times throughout the day, we can make ourselves sick and develop serious unwellness (such as chronic pain, disease, etc)
Healing the emotional body is a journey that takes time and patience. By becoming more self-aware, practicing mindfulness, expressing your emotions, prioritizing self-care, and seeking support, you can take steps towards healing and nurturing your emotional well-being. Remember to be gentle with yourself and allow yourself the space to heal and grow.
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About the Author
Omikunle Ashley Freeze Ekundayo, M.S. the founder of the Soulcare Collective and a mental and holistic health practitioner. Omikunle holds a master’s of science degree in Community Psychology and specializes in African-centered psychology. She also specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The overall intention of the CBT technique is to identify and challenge negative thought patterns and behavior. It is her intention to support you understand your current beliefs, thoughts, emotional patterns and subconscious coping mechanisms and create new empowering and energizing patterns and beliefs. Omi is also a very proud alumna of the Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University.
