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How To Handle Disturbing Emotions

by Bhante Sujatha

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The disturbing emotion of attachment to someone causes us to lose peace of mind and self-control. With it, we exaggerate the good qualities of someone, such as their looks, and making the person into an object, we cling to them and do not want to let go. But with various meditation methods, we can overcome our attachment and develop a healthy relationship with the person.

EmotionsAttachmentPeace Of MindSelf ControlMeditationHealthy RelationshipsEmotional AcceptanceSelf InquiryLoving KindnessIntention SettingReactivity

Transcript

Welcome everyone.

Please gently close your eyes and choose a posture that is most honouring to your body.

Remember no right or wrong,

No judgement.

When we listen close,

Our bodies know what we need.

Emotions are okay.

Our mind and bodies were developed to experience and navigate emotion.

Don't condemn your feelings no matter what they are.

We cannot avoid emotion.

Our only job is in how we react and interact with them.

When we experience something disturbing,

Don't look for a solution right away.

Just wait and observe without action.

Forcing is your friend.

Patient will help you understand the roots of emotion and suffering.

Your breath helps you pause and not react.

Posing is your friend.

When you question why,

Where,

What,

That means you are looking for the origin of the emotions.

What area is my thinking going?

Is there any attachment or expectations related to these emotions?

Asking good questions helps us understand the origin of our feelings.

When you have negative or sad memories,

Don't try to push them away.

That just creates more problems.

Looking at them with a little more loving kindness really helps.

Posing is your friend.

If we want to tame our emotions,

We have to be gentle with them.

Posing is our friend.

Together let's set the intention to give ourselves the space to pause and cultivate patience.

When you are ready,

Please open your eyes and commit to this practice.

May you be well.

May you be happy.

May you be peaceful.

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Recent Reviews

Gabriela

October 24, 2025

Such a soothing voice and cadence. Nice music. Simple but wise message. TY

Marie

July 4, 2025

I found this meditation very helpful. Thank you for your guidance.

Zoé

February 11, 2025

Things can be just this simple. Thank you for the reminder.

Polly

January 26, 2024

Love this for when difficult emotions arise … pausing is your friend 💕🙏

Marcela

July 19, 2023

I love this meditation, thanks 😊 so much 💖 I practice with my all family

Olga

July 4, 2023

Pausing is my Friend..... Gentle kindness towards my emotions! Much needed message to hear today and practice for the rest of my life. Thank you 🙏🏻🌷

Jeanaann

May 24, 2023

Exactly what I needed to hear to remind myself that pausing is my friend✨💜

Aisha

February 26, 2023

A good reminder to pause and just breathe. Reacting is not necessary, but reflecting calms the soul

Nancy

February 8, 2023

This greatly help me because I am involved with emotions right now. Thank you.

Margaret

December 23, 2022

Thank you for this beautiful and calming practice. Namaste

Willow

October 5, 2022

Beautiful. “Pausing is your friend”. Love it, with many thanks 🙏🌻

Catherine

July 30, 2022

I love the repetition. Very important for learning. Thank you. ♥️

Désirée

July 13, 2022

Such a lovely guidance! Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🌹❤️

Dot

July 8, 2022

The meditation spoke to me. It was what was needed as I navigate some difficult feelings.

Rev.

July 2, 2022

Very nice. I am glad I paused to hear this. This meditation is indeed my friend. Thank you.

Joye

June 13, 2022

Thank you for this mediation that I sorely need to hear this morning.🙏🏽♀️🙏🏽

Lee

June 5, 2022

Such wisdom and compassion here. Thank you and Blessings 🕊💜

Katie

May 26, 2022

Pausing is my friend will stay with me forever! Thank you so much 🙏

Aisha

May 24, 2022

I love this! I found myself smiling throughout the meditation…your voice is so calming! I will remember “Pausing is our friend” Thanks so much…will definitely share with friends! 💖🙏💞☮️

Alison

March 26, 2022

Loved this.."Pausing is my friend"....thank you 🙏😌

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