A popular topic of debate in the body-based therapy scene relates to the word “release.” People have heard the expression “emotional release” and the idea attracts them. I mean, who wouldn’t want to “release” stuck old feelings that we have a sense to be blocking us? Or perhaps we had an experience of emotional release - of something stuck within us that we somehow let go of.
Yep, emotions are like subconscious calculations and without feeling them, they return in other ways.
In some cases it leads to mental illness.
A friend of mine became schizophrenic from her own inner stress.
It didn't help her that she believed in ghosts and spirit forces which only amplified her issue.
We need to start questioning popular spirituality, including major religions and new age.
It wasn't until she faced her internal demons that she got back to reality.
“Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.” - Robert Anton Wilson
Thank you for this distinction and nuance. Now that you mention it, I think I have noticed this pattern in certain people, but could not actually identify it until now. 🙏
Yep, emotions are like subconscious calculations and without feeling them, they return in other ways.
In some cases it leads to mental illness.
A friend of mine became schizophrenic from her own inner stress.
It didn't help her that she believed in ghosts and spirit forces which only amplified her issue.
We need to start questioning popular spirituality, including major religions and new age.
It wasn't until she faced her internal demons that she got back to reality.
“Belief is the death of intelligence. As soon as one believes a doctrine of any sort, or assumes certitude, one stops thinking about that aspect of existence.” - Robert Anton Wilson
Thank you for this distinction and nuance. Now that you mention it, I think I have noticed this pattern in certain people, but could not actually identify it until now. 🙏