4 Tools of Emotional Healing

by Justice Saint Rain

Though they are not quite the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the painful emotions of shame, anger, loneliness and fear have destroyed countless lives. The need to numb and distract ourselves from them leads us to engage in behaviors that only draw us deeper into shame and isolation. We do not need distractions or drugs, we need healing. This healing is not about solving our problems; it is about making us whole.
This book explains how the qualities of honesty, forgiveness, compassion and faith can ease the pain of these negative emotions by filling the empty spaces they represent. Emotions are messengers. Positive emotions tell us when we are experiencing the presence of virtues such as kindness, and justice. Negative emotions tell us which virtues are missing in our lives. By developing our own capacity to practice these four core virtues, we not only heal our painful emotions, but we become masters of our own feelings. This book builds on the understanding of emotions explained in The Secret of Emotions, book one in the Love, Lust and the Longing for God trilogy, but is a stand-alone introduction to the practice of Honesty, Forgiveness, Compassion and Faith.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with anger, shame, loneliness or fear, this book will jump-start the healing process. This series can be used by therapists and treatment centers to build a foundation for a wide range of recovery programs.
This book is the second of three in the Love, Lust and the Longing for God trilogy. Look for excerpts on our FaceBook page of the same name. Other books in the series include:
The Secret of Emotions
Longing for Love

120 pages, Paperback

First published December 30, 2012

About the author

My goal as a writer is not to say what I have to say in the best way possible, but to say what my readers need to hear when they are alone and confused and feel that no one in the world could possibly understand what they are going through.
I write to comfort, to enlighten, and to inspire.
I believe three things:
That the purpose of life is to develop our virtues.
That virtues are the signs of God reflected in the human heart.
That our emotions help us recognize and follow these signs.

The implications of these three simple observations could fill volumes - and that is what I am trying to do. I invite your insights and input.

Reviews

[Gayle · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is a very good book with helpful ideas for those who need emotional healing.

[Brent Soderstrum · Rating 3 out of 5]

In book 2 of Rain's 3 book series Love, Lust and the Longing for God, Rain looks to how we cam cultivate virtues to replace the pain of shame, anger, loneliness and fear. The 4 tools used to heal these painful issues are: honesty, forgiveness, compassion and faith. Rain goes through each of these virtues in depth. I enjoy how he brought out faith as a healing virtue. However, in doing so he focused on the general goodness of the universe and our security in that instead of God and Jesus in particular.

Quick informative read.

[Janet Shook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book as part of Firstreads. It is incredible. This is not a book that you can read straight through. This book is filled with an amazing and spiritual way of looking at emotions. I often found myself having to just drop this book and think and pray. It has definitely opened my eyes about my faults and given me tools to make things better. This is a great and powerful book.

[john albarado · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is a must read

[Tracee · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this book in the first reads giveaway. Very informative with helping to get clear and honest and heal our lives.

[Lety · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this book. Taught me a few things about personal healing. I would definitely recommend to anyone having a had time.