Emotions

Our emotions play a big role in our lives- but for many of us the role they play is too much the improper role of master of our behavior and not enough the proper role of trusted informant of what we are placing the creative power of our attention on and thus are in the process of creating in the invisible world of spirit and mind.  

While it may be fine for infants and little children to let their emotions dictate their behavior, it is not a sign of a spiritually mature person to let their behavior be at the mercy of their emotions.  On the other hand, even for most adults who have developed a socially responsible level of freedom between emotion and behavior, it is the rare individual who really understands how useful emotions can be in guiding them in the process of their spiritual growth. 

While the topic of emotions is a complex one, I will attempt to share in various articles referenced below some clarity that I have gained as I have come to understand more about the proper function, purpose and use of our emotions to aid in our spiritual growth.  Due to the interconnecting nature of all the parts of the DAS circle, these articles will address other areas of the circle as well- especially mind and beliefs, and Spirit.

Like in all areas, my own understanding of emotions and their proper and improper roles in our spiritual growth continues to develop as I go. 

The more of our attention we've been able to free up from the other areas of life in the DAS circle, the better we'll be able to understand and use our emotions as the tool they were meant to be for our spiritual growth.

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John Groberg writes on a wide variety of topics related to personal and spiritual growth. His slogan is Grow. By Choice™. His articles draw out principles of personal and spiritual growth common to the world’s ancient wisdom and spiritual texts as well as many of the great philosophers, poets, and writers of ancient and modern times. These principles are then put to the test in his own life with an emphasis on simple, sustainable practices we can apply in our daily lives to more effectively deal with the stresses and struggles of modern life and to more fully realize the benefits of deliberate growth. John developed a model called the Divine-Align-Shine model as a way of visually organizing the principles, practices and the overall process of personal and spiritual growth. His writings are cataloged and organized on his website, www.johngroberg.com where contact information is available.