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Logic & Emotion - The Paradox
If you've been following, you know I shifted gears in 2014.
I'm no longer the pure-logic, mission-driven lady I started this blog as.
Logic still has its place, but I've grown significantly since
I've welcomed my emotions back.
By distinguishing between fear and love as motivators,
for example, I am making far more logical decisions. Ironic? Not really. Not if you understand and value the human being as a whole.
We need all the parts to be healthy if we're ever going to be truly whole.
If you missed these earlier posts, check out
"Your Thoughts, Your Future"
,
"The Audacity"
and my
"2014 Review"
.
Logic & Emotion - Decisions
Like it or not, 'ignoring' and belittling your emotions doesn't make them go away.
It isn't logic that drives your inner critic, but emotion.
In the past, your inner critic was your primal protector.
It told you when you were in danger.
Today, your inner critic is driven by your internal 'lessons' from experiences.
As much of our media and entertainment is
negative / fear-based,
the primal protector has become the inner critic. We'd like to think that logic makes us stop and assess risk, but it's the critic. You have to reprogram him / her.
S/he is the harsh version of you.
'Ignoring' emotion
leaves you extremely vulnerable
to those who manipulate your
'logical approach to emotion'.
It's the very thing you don't want - to be tricked. With your emotions, as with your time, energy and intellect,
if you're not managing them, someone else will
(or worse, someone else already is).
You see, back to the inner critic,
unless you learn to trust yourself, you will not trust your decisions.
Worse, you might remain indecisive. If you don't get to
know your emotions
and their triggers, you can't manage your inner critic. Self-control and self-trust will remain elusive.
Action point:
Decide today, right or wrong, to commit to one difficult decision, and see where it takes you.
Let no one sway you, even if you hear and learn from their advice.
Follow your decision to the end, and
see where it takes you.