Emotions are complex and sometimes what we believe is one thing could very well be logically explained.
I was having a little fit of anxiety at work this morning and having thoughts I believed were in the past. My breathing was shallow, my heart rate was up, and my thoughts were spiraling downward. I thought I had grown out of these specific concerns that filled my mind, but apparently not.
With a little time, I began to cool down and think more rationally. I realized I had nothing to worry about and the only thing I can do is take it day by day and let the Universe work how it will. With more thought, I also realized the probable cause of this attack – too much caffeine on an empty stomach.
So I got to considering how many other reactions of the human body are misinterpreted as negative emotions like anxiety.
Obviously I haven’t studied this to any extent, but it’s interesting to consider. Maybe when I drink too much coffee too quickly, my mind hyper-focuses on whatever my current “issues” are and the increased heart rate adds fuel to the fire.
Maybe when my body is exhausted after days of effort, the sensations I feel become thoughts of sadness and loneliness.
When I’m well rested, well fed, and energized from my workout, that’s when my thoughts are clear and positive. It would be no surprise if the opposite lead to negative emotions.
So maybe the next time you feel a certain type of way, consider the rational cause of the feelings you’re experiencing – tiredness, over stimulation, caffeine, hunger… try to find the logical solution to the symptoms your body is showing.
September 11, 2024
