Can I Think Clearly with Emotion?
For some, to think clearly when they are emotionally stirred is a major concern, so we need to try to understand the issue better. They (the NT, in particular) have become
Continue readingFor some, to think clearly when they are emotionally stirred is a major concern, so we need to try to understand the issue better. They (the NT, in particular) have become
Continue readingOur tumultuous experiences with the volatility and power of emotion can teach any temperament to fear emotion. Anybody can be unnerved by an emotional surge. A little child must also
Continue readingThe emotional mind believes it is right in its judgments. In fact, emotions don’t hesitate to make their presence known and to act with a confidence that can take us
Continue readingWhen emotions overwhelm us, we can’t think straight. The presence of feelings fog the mind like emotional static and push our thoughts around in our heads. NTs know this all
Continue readingWe recently discussed manipulation of emotion and manipulating with emotion. Today let’s discuss a specific type of manipulation, one that is potent help in achieving intelligent emotions: manipulating our emotions
Continue readingLet’s take a look at “manipulating with emotion” and “manipulating emotion”. The distinction is important, as is the purpose for each. It seems to follow that if our thoughts alone
Continue readingWe’re emotionally set on edge when we confront a life or death situation like a gun pressed to our head. But can our thoughts alone create the same emotional anxiety?
Continue readingIs it a good thing or a bad thing that emotions function associatively in the mind? Whatever we face in the present moment, our emotional system wants to know whether
Continue readingNext we must learn that the emotional mind reads symbols, impressions, and overall patterns more than it reads reason and logic. This is why symbolic and metaphorical language, images, poetry,
Continue readingWe know from experience that our emotions seriously challenge our willpower. Love and fear will test our will every time. Our determination and tough-mindedness shake at their onslaught. Emotion can
Continue readingIs our mind confused about reality? Does it leave us to judge what is real and what is only perceived as real? Answer: it leaves it to us. Reality is
Continue readingWe all know that when we mentally give up, our strength leaves us. The brain is the physical organ that sends messages to the muscles to perform. If the weightlifter
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