{"id":612,"date":"2021-04-01T04:27:52","date_gmt":"2021-04-01T09:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lifesomeday.com\/express-your-feelings-peacefully-with-the-help-of-gratitude\/"},"modified":"2021-04-01T04:27:52","modified_gmt":"2021-04-01T09:27:52","slug":"express-your-feelings-peacefully-with-the-help-of-gratitude","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lifesomeday.com\/express-your-feelings-peacefully-with-the-help-of-gratitude\/","title":{"rendered":"Express Your Feelings Peacefully with the Help of Gratitude"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In his poem, A Poison Tree,<\/em> the great poet William Blake wrote, \u201cI was angry with my friend. I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe. I told it not, my wrath did grow.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n

When you suppress your feelings, both positive and negative ones, you\u2019re keeping yourself from being all that you can be. Not only that but if you internalize your emotions, you are growing into the very same \u2018poisoned tree\u2019 that William Blake wrote about.<\/p>\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Plant the Poison Tree Seed<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

When you conceal your true feelings, there\u2019s an internal pressure that causes negative emotions like anger, resentment, fear, and hatred to swell up and take on more potential energy within you. The day always comes when those emotions explode outward because of the pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n

When this happens you might say things you don\u2019t mean that may cause deep pain to those you love the most. The possible negative actions and reactions that stem from your suppressed feelings could fill an entire notebook, which is all the more reason to express your feelings peacefully!<\/p>\n\n\n

By honestly expressing your feelings you can diffuse the negative energy and immediately start feeling more peace within you.<\/em><\/strong> After all, you\u2019ll feel less stress, tension, and anger when all feelings are put out on the table. Expressing your feelings constructively will help you speak more sensitively and rationally and see the good within others.<\/p>\n\n\n

Gratitude Goes a Long Way in Expressing Yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Now, openly expressing your negative feelings doesn\u2019t mean you should go around putting others down and it also doesn\u2019t mean finger wagging or accusing. Instead, find a more constructive way to get things off your chest. You might find it\u2019s best for you to write your feelings down and send them off in an e-mail. If you have the creative ability, write a poem or a song about your feelings. Whatever you do, focus on the problem, not<\/em> the person. After all, we all make mistakes!<\/p>\n\n\n

If you think you can\u2019t be that open about your feelings, always express what you are thankful for first. <\/em><\/strong>For example, you can start with a positive compliment then gradually express your frustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n

If you feel like you have nothing to be grateful for, you\u2019re not looking hard enough.<\/em><\/strong> There are plenty of joys within your life that your negative emotions often disguise. For example, did you have a nourishing breakfast this morning? Then you have something to be thankful for! Have you ever had a rewarding conversation with a loved one that made you see them with new eyes? Then you have something to be thankful for!<\/p>\n\n\n

Focus on these positive, rewarding experiences first and foremost, then express your feelings openly and honestly. With an attitude of gratitude for all that you have, you will feel confident in your right to express how you feel.<\/p>\n\n\n

In his poem, why did Blake readily tell his anger to his friend? He cared about his friend and was grateful to have him, so he wanted to diffuse his anger right away. However, when it came to Blake\u2019s foe, he was not so grateful and, instead, suffered greatly as he became a poison tree<\/em> within his soul.<\/p>\n\n\n

Remember, your spirit remains within you and affects how you think, feel, and act<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em><\/strong> So seek peace within your heart and mind with the power of gratitude!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In his poem, A Poison Tree, the great poet William Blake wrote, \u201cI was angry with my friend. I told my wrath, my wrath did end. I was angry with my foe. I told it not, my wrath did grow.\u201d When you suppress your feelings, both positive and negative ones, you\u2019re keeping yourself from being …<\/p>\n

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