Feelings are not the end all and be all to living. Feelings must not dictate or control our behaviors, but we can’t ignore our feelings either. They won’t be ignored. Our feelings are very important. They count. They matter. The emotional part of us is special. If we make feelings go away, if we push them away, we lose an important part of us and our lives. Feelings are our source of joy, as well as sadness, fear, and anger. The emotional part of us is the part that laughs as well as cries. The emotional part of us is the center for giving and receiving the warm glow of love. That part of us
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