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Originally Posted by iamthat
Yes, we resist painful feelings because we do not want to re-experience that pain or we are afraid of being overwhelmed by the painful feelings. This resistance prolongs the suffering.
When we fully embrace such painful feelings then there can be a catharsis, a release. And we also may also realise that the pain is simply an energy, an emotional sensation, waiting to be released.
Peace
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Exactly, yeah - well said. The human tendency is to try to shut pain out and to seek comfort, which is entirely understandable, but it doesn't lead to emotional resolution. So there does need to be a willingness to embrace such painful feelings, as you say.